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Drone Roof Survey in Chartham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Chartham? You can book a drone roof survey in Chartham and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Chartham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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How a drone roof survey works in Chartham
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and walls and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Chartham often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Chartham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Chartham
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
For businesses in and around places like Whitefriars Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Chartham
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Chartham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Chartham?
Yes. Chartham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Drones, thermal imaging and Chartham roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Chartham Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Chartham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Chartham.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Station Road, River Court and The Green, all of which we cover. We also cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Around Chartham
In Chartham, that means homes and buildings near No Man's Orchard and The Artichoke Inn. Chartham has its own railway station: Chartham station. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Chartham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photographs and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.