Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Chartway Street, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Chartway Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Chartway Street
Prices start 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’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are worn lead at chimneys and walls and hidden gutters full of leaves.
In a village or hamlet like Chartway Street, 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 the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Chartway Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in Chartway Street: local notes
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. The wider area around Chartway Street has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 2 miles north. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near St Peter's and St Paul's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chartway Street and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Drone roof surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Chartway Street: Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Near you in Chartway Street
The closest station to Chartway Street is Harrietsham station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
FAQs for Chartway Street
How do I find out if my home in Chartway Street is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Chartway Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. 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.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chartway Street
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Chartway Street
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Flashings that have come away
Anyone responsible for a site like Kingswood Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Places near Chartway Street
What else we do in Chartway Street
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Chartway Street property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Check the loft can be reached
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Chartway Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Chartway Street, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.