Kent · London and the South East
Eccles Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Eccles from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Airspace, weather and Eccles roofs
Rochester Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Eccles goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mark's Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. In Eccles, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Eccles is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys.
Surveys in ME20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Eccles
We work in homes and buildings around Burham Marsh, The Red Bull Public House and Aylesford School and the streets around them. Eccles’s nearest station is New Hythe station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Eccles include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eccles
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 joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you’ve noticed blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and moss and weeds taking hold up top, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Eccles, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Eccles (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Eccles
What else we do in Eccles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Eccles
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as Eccles, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Eccles
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Eccles
Is my home in Eccles listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Eccles within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It’s almost impossible to see from the ground, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks