Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Bekesbourne, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Bekesbourne from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Bekesbourne
Are there drone restrictions around Bekesbourne?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Bekesbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How a drone roof survey works in Bekesbourne
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Older buildings in small places like Bekesbourne may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Bekesbourne (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Make sure the loft can be reached
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older roofs in small places like Bekesbourne can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Towns and villages near Bekesbourne
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What we’re asked to look at in Bekesbourne
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Anyone responsible for a site like St. Anselm's Catholic School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Prices for drone roof surveys in Bekesbourne
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flying and imaging in Bekesbourne
With Goodnestone Park about 3.3 miles east, Bekesbourne sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Bekesbourne, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Bekesbourne, we cover Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Bekesbourne
The closest station to Bekesbourne is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).