Kent · London and the South East
Bilting Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bilting? We carry out drone roof surveys in Bilting and across Kent.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof survey in Bilting
We carry out drone roof surveys in Bilting and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a village or hamlet like Bilting, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
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.
- Place
- Bilting (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Bilting
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bilting and the surrounding area. Bilting is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for drone roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of TN25 is within our area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane. If you are just outside Bilting, we cover Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
What’s near Bilting
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Godmersham Park, among other places. The closest station to Bilting is Wye station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
What affects the price in Bilting
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Bilting
Are there drone restrictions around Bilting?
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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Bilting listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bilting
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Places near Bilting
Other services in Bilting
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Bilting, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What we are asked to look at in Bilting
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Wye School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. In a place like Bilting, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bilting
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.