Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Buttsole, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Buttsole.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
How a drone roof survey works in Buttsole
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We will tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most frequently book us about plant growth and moss on the roof and ridge pieces that have lifted.
In a village or hamlet like Buttsole, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Buttsole: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Buttsole?
Yes, Buttsole is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Buttsole?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first. Book early if you think you may be affected.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What we are asked to look at in Buttsole
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Buttsole. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Airspace, weather and Buttsole roofs
Buttsole is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Eastry Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys in Buttsole for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT13 and CT14 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Buttsole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandwich Technology School, Ham Fen and The Five Bells pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Buttsole
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
Why get it checked now?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect. In a small place like Buttsole, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Buttsole can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.