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Drone Roof Survey in Davington
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Davington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Davington is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- 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 sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How a drone roof survey works in Davington
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. If you’ve noticed plant growth and moss on the roof and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Davington, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Davington (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When to book a survey in Davington
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Wind damage high on the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Drone roof surveys in Davington: local notes
Davington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. About 3.7 miles south-west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Davington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Davington Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Davington, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Davington are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Davington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the ME13 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Davington, we cover Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Davington
In Davington, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Inn, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
Davington questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Davington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Davington?
Yes. Davington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.