Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Dungate
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Dungate, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dungate
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How a drone roof survey works in Dungate
Drone roof surveys are available in Dungate and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and hidden gutters full of leaves.
In a small place like Dungate, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Dungate (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Dungate
Other services in Dungate
What we are asked to look at in Dungate
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.6 miles south-east, show how far back building around Dungate goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why get it checked now?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Around Dungate, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Dungate
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Dungate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Dungate
Do you cover smaller places like Dungate?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Dungate is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
Privacy is taken seriously on every flight. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. It’s worth telling neighbours about the flight.
How long does the visit take?
Typically, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Drone roof surveys in Dungate: local notes
Dungate lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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 strong wind or a downpour. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you look after a building like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Catherine, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Roofs in Dungate get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Dungate and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Around Dungate
Around Dungate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood, among other places. The closest station to Dungate is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).