Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Chartham Hatch
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Chartham Hatch and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have come away
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Flying and imaging in Chartham Hatch
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you look after a building such as The Canterbury Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. If you are in Chartham Hatch, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
We survey roofs across the CT4 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road and the roads around them. We also cover Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Around Chartham Hatch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Royal Oak Public House and No Man's Orchard, among other places. The closest station to Chartham Hatch is Chartham station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How a drone roof survey works in Chartham Hatch
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. Common reasons to book are vegetation in valleys and gutters and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, on large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Chartham Hatch, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Chartham Hatch (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Chartham Hatch
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why act early in Chartham Hatch
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chartham Hatch can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Chartham Hatch
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Chartham Hatch
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Wind damage high on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chartham Hatch
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Chartham Hatch
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Chartham Hatch?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover smaller places like Chartham Hatch?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as Chartham Hatch, 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 the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs