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Drone roof survey in Burmarsh, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Burmarsh, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Burmarsh
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs, and people most frequently book us about eroded pointing on a chimney stack and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Burmarsh may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Burmarsh (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Burmarsh
Is drone flying allowed in Burmarsh?
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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is Burmarsh within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Burmarsh?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Burmarsh?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it is worth a survey now in Burmarsh
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. In a small place like Burmarsh, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burmarsh
- A report with photographs
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Burmarsh
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Standing water on a flat roof
Westenhanger Castle, about 3.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burmarsh. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burmarsh
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Burmarsh. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Burmarsh, 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.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Burmarsh property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Check the loft can be reached
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Drone roof surveys around Burmarsh
Burmarsh is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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 the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in Burmarsh get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Burmarsh. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of the TN29 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road. If you’re just outside Burmarsh, we cover Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Burmarsh
We work in homes and buildings around The Shepherd And Crook Public House. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).