Kent · London and the South East
Chillenden Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Chillenden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Drone roof survey in Chillenden: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and walls and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a village or hamlet like Chillenden, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. 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’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Chillenden (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chillenden
Landlords and agents in Chillenden book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Chillenden?
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Goodnestone Park, about 1.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chillenden. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Nearby places to Chillenden
What else we do in Chillenden
Drone roof surveys in Chillenden: local notes
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. If you look after a building such as Goodnestone Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Chillenden is about 6 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chillenden can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Chillenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for drone roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you are just outside Chillenden, we cover Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile south-west), Heronden (2 miles east), Barnsole (2 miles north) and Hammill Park (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Around Chillenden
The nearest railway station is Aylesham station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. The countryside around Chillenden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Chillenden, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for Chillenden
Is Chillenden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Chillenden is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We take care around neighbouring homes. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. It is worth telling neighbours about the flight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Why it is worth a survey now in Chillenden
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. In a small place like Chillenden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.