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Drone roof survey in Eddington, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Eddington. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our drone roof survey in Eddington
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. If you’ve noticed outlets choked with leaves and silt and loose ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Eddington, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Eddington (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we’re asked to look at in Eddington
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Take a building like Herne Bay High School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlord and commercial surveys in Eddington
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Eddington, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
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.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Eddington
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Homes in smaller places like Eddington can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eddington
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A report with photographs
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Eddington: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Eddington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions around Eddington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you work in Eddington?
Yes. We survey roofs in Eddington and the rest of Kent. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Drone roof surveys in Eddington: local notes
Eddington lies within about 2 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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Eddington across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT6 is covered for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Eddington, we cover Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Eddington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Herne Bay Infant School, Queen's Head Public House and Curtis Wood. The closest station to Eddington is Herne Bay station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Eddington include West Blean and Thornden Woods.