Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Wilsley Green
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Wilsley Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
How a drone roof survey works in Wilsley Green
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. If you’ve noticed chimney tops in poor condition and moss building up on slopes and in gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Wilsley Green may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Wilsley Green (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Wilsley Green
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Wilsley Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect. Around Wilsley Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Wilsley Green
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Take a building like Cranbrook Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
Drones, thermal imaging and Wilsley Green roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
The streets around a church like Church of St Dunstan are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Wilsley Green is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wilsley Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN17 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Quaker Drive, Angley Walk and Swifts View, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Wilsley Green, we cover Wilsley Pound (1 mile north-east), Sissinghurst (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles north-east) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Wilsley Green
In Wilsley Green, that means homes and buildings near Crane Valley, White Horse pub and Cranbrook School, among other places. Wilsley Green’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know the exact address when you book
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
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FAQs for Wilsley Green
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Wilsley Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is my home in Wilsley Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.