Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Crouch, Kent
We carry out drone roof surveys in Crouch and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Wind damage high on the roof
Drone roof survey in Crouch
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and plant growth and moss on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Crouch may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
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.
- Place
- Crouch (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Crouch
Crouch is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crouch. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Crouch is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys in Crouch for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the ME13 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in South Street (1 mile south-east), Gushmere (1 mile south-west), Neames Forstal (1 mile south), Hickmans Green (1 mile east) and Oversland (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Around Crouch
In Crouch, that means homes and buildings near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Crouch is Selling station, roughly 0.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3 miles south). Open spaces near Crouch include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
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Why get it checked now?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crouch can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photographs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Crouch, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Crouch
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you look after a building such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Common questions in Crouch
Do you cover smaller places like Crouch?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Crouch?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crouch
Letting agents and landlords in Crouch book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Let us know what you want to see
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.