Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Doddington
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Doddington and across Kent.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Doddington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our drone roof survey in Doddington
Drone roof surveys are available in Doddington and throughout London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most frequently book us about lead work pulling away at abutments and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Older buildings in small places like Doddington may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Doddington (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Doddington
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Drone roof surveys around Doddington
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Doddington. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. The streets around a church such as Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Doddington. Across Kent, we cover Doddington. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Doddington
Around Doddington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn and Doddington Place Gardens. The closest station to Doddington is Teynham station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. In a small place like Doddington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Doddington
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Doddington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Doddington: your questions answered
Is Doddington within the area you cover?
Yes. Doddington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Doddington is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The flight waits for better weather. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so we’d move the date with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Central London has restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check before every flight and seek permission where needed.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Doddington
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Doddington and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.