Kent · London and the South East
Garlinge Green Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Garlinge Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Airspace, weather and Garlinge Green roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you run a business near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Garlinge Green is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Garlinge Green is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Garlinge Green and the places around it.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Petham (1 mile south-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile north-west), Chartham (2 miles north) and Anvil Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east) and Whitstable (8 miles north).
What’s near Garlinge Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Broadham Down, among other places. The closest station to Garlinge Green is Chartham station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Garlinge Green
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead work pulling away at abutments and standing water on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Garlinge Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Garlinge Green (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Garlinge Green property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. Older cottages and farmhouses around Garlinge Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Garlinge Green
Is my home in Garlinge Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Garlinge Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Garlinge Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What if it is windy or raining on the day?
Strong wind or heavy rain stops a flight. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If we cannot fly, we’ll arrange another day or inspect by other means.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access, as damp and daylight often show there first.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Garlinge Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Garlinge Green
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Around Garlinge Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.