Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Gravesend, Hertfordshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Gravesend, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flashings that have come away
About our drone roof survey in Gravesend
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and eroded pointing on a chimney stack.
Older buildings in small places like Gravesend may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Gravesend (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Outbuildings and barns around Gravesend are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Gravesend can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Gravesend questions
Do you cover smaller places like Gravesend?
Yes, Gravesend is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gravesend?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
No, the camera is kept on your roof. Next door’s windows and gardens are kept out of shot as far as possible. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Central London has restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check before every flight and seek permission where needed.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Drones, thermal imaging and Gravesend roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. With Much Hadham Palace about 3.6 miles south, the area around Gravesend has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Gravesend is about 4 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Gravesend, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SG11. Close by, we survey roofs in Albury (1 mile west), Clapgate (1 mile south-east), Furneux Pelham (2 miles north), Braughing (3 miles west) and Hay Street (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south-west), Cheshunt (15 miles south-west) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Gravesend
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Catherine Wheel pub. The closest station to Gravesend is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (3.1 miles south-east).
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Gravesend
Also in Gravesend
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- A structural engineer’s report
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gravesend
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs