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Drone roof survey in Cheriton, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Cheriton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Cheriton often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Drone roof survey in Cheriton: what you get
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. Typical surveys look at blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and moss and weeds taking hold up top, across large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks.
Around Cheriton, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Cheriton
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right. In a smaller place like Cheriton, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Drone roof surveys in Cheriton: local notes
Cheriton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Hotels and guest houses near Cheriton cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Acrise Place, about 3.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cheriton. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Cheriton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Cheriton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT19, CT20 and CT50 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Cheriton on the M20, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Cheriton: Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Near you in Cheriton
We work in homes and buildings around The Folkestone Academy, Lower Leas Coastal Park and White Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Sugar Loaf Hill.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Cheriton?
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Common reasons to book include:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Anyone responsible for a site like All Soul's Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cheriton
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 with the addresses.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Other services in Cheriton
FAQs for Cheriton
Is drone flying allowed in Cheriton?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cheriton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What does the report include?
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.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for drone roof surveys in Cheriton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.