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Drone roof survey in Durlock, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Durlock, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Durlock
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and chimney tops in poor condition.
Somewhere as small as Durlock, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Durlock (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common roof problems in Durlock
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Durlock
Will you come out to Durlock?
Yes, Durlock is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Durlock is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How we price drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Durlock, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Why act early in Durlock
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Durlock, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Durlock
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Durlock, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Drone roof surveys around Durlock
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: 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. Goodnestone Park, about 2.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Durlock. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. If you’re in Durlock, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Durlock and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Around Durlock
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequer Inn and the streets around them. Durlock’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.