Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Wingham Green, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Wingham Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof survey in Wingham Green
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We’re frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates on a high roof and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, across fragile roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
Some older homes in villages like Wingham Green are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Wingham Green (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Wingham Green
Are there drone restrictions around Wingham Green?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Wingham Green?
Yes. Wingham Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Nearby places to Wingham Green
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Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Wingham Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Shut pets inside while we fly
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Airspace, weather and Wingham Green roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Goodnestone Park, about 2.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wingham Green. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. If you look after a building such as Wingham Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Wingham Green is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Wingham Green and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Wingham Green is one of the places in Kent we cover.
We survey roofs across CT3 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Mill Road and Wingham Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Wingham Green: Wingham Well (1 mile south-east), Wingham (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile east), Broomhill (1 mile north-east) and Shatterling (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Wingham Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Haywain Public House, among other places. The closest station to Wingham Green is Adisham station, roughly 1.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.1 miles west).