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Drone roof survey in Gravesend, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Gravesend, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How a drone roof survey works in Gravesend
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We are often asked to look into flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and flashings that have come away, across chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
In older houses around Gravesend, loft insulation can be thin, patchy or missing in places. Thermal imaging can show where heat escapes, and it can also point to damp patches. What it shows is surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Results depend on the conditions, which is why the date is chosen with care.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Gravesend (DA12, DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely, as far as the flight allows.
Drone roof surveys around Gravesend
Gravesend is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off 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 high wind or heavy rain. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 2.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Gravesend goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church Milton, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. If you’re in Gravesend, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Gravesend. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in DA12 and DA11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Gravesend include the A2 and A226. If you are just outside Gravesend, we cover Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Around Gravesend
In Gravesend, that means homes and buildings near Northfleet Urban Country Park, St John's Catholic Comprehensive and St John's Catholic Comprehensive, among other places. Gravesend’s nearest station is Gravesend station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Gravesend includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In Gravesend, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It is useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Do you need a drone roof survey in Gravesend?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. 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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
If you look after a building like Whitehill Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Gravesend questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gravesend?
Yes, Gravesend is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Gravesend listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. A drone shows the outside surfaces of the roof in close detail, but it cannot see under the coverings. Where there’s safe access, we check the loft space from inside.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Bad weather means no flight. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so a new date is agreed with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
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Why act early in Gravesend
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. On homes in Gravesend, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
For a price for your roof in Gravesend, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gravesend
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.