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Drone Roof Survey in Aylesham
Drone roof surveys in Aylesham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof survey in Aylesham
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. If you’ve noticed debris building up in hidden gutters and flashings that have come away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Aylesham may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Aylesham (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Aylesham
Is my home in Aylesham 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.
Is Aylesham within the area you cover?
Yes, Aylesham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. For thermal imaging, look at the Premium Survey or our thermal roof survey, and its findings are checked with moisture readings.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a smaller place like Aylesham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Aylesham
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
If you look after a building such as Aylesham Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aylesham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Drone roof surveys around Aylesham
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. The wider area around Aylesham has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 1.6 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. If you are in Aylesham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Aylesham and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Aylesham
Aylesham has its own railway station: Aylesham station. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Also near Aylesham
What else we do in Aylesham
Why act early in Aylesham
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right. Arranging work in a smaller place like Aylesham is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Useful tips for Aylesham property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.