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Drone roof survey in Goodnestone, Kent
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goodnestone. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Drone roof survey in Goodnestone
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are outlets choked with leaves and silt and ridge pieces that have lifted.
Somewhere as small as Goodnestone, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Goodnestone (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Goodnestone questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goodnestone?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Goodnestone?
Yes. Goodnestone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We don’t fly in high wind or heavy rain. The weather on the day decides whether the drone goes up. If it’s unsuitable, we will agree another date or inspect by other means.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Goodnestone?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Drone roof surveys in Goodnestone: local notes
Goodnestone lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take an older house close to St Bartholomew's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Graveney Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. We visit Goodnestone as part of our work across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Goodnestone and the places around it. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in ME13 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Head Hill Road and Cherrywood, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Goodnestone
We work in homes and buildings around Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Goodnestone includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Goodnestone
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Goodnestone goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let us know what you want to see
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Goodnestone often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs