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Drone roof survey in Eastry, Kent
Need a drone roof survey in Eastry? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eastry
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. If you’ve noticed hidden gutters full of leaves and worn lead at chimneys and walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Eastry, 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.
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.
- Where
- Eastry (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a survey in Eastry, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Nearby places to Eastry
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What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Arranging work in a smaller place like Eastry is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Eastry
Are there drone restrictions around Eastry?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Eastry?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Drone roof surveys in Eastry: local notes
Eastry 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 strong wind or a downpour. Older houses across Kent often 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Goodnestone Park, about 3.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eastry. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Roofs in Eastry get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Eastry. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CT13 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way. If you are just outside Eastry, we cover Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Eastry
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ham Fen, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Sandwich Technology School. Eastry’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Eastry include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Eastry
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. 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.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.