Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Great Stonar
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Great Stonar, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drones, thermal imaging and Great Stonar roofs
Great Stonar lies within about 2 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 high wind or heavy rain. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Hotels and guest houses near Great Stonar can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Sandwich Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Great Stonar is about 5 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Wherever you are in Great Stonar, we can come and survey your property. Great Stonar is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kitchener Drive, Spitfire Way and Hugin Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Sandwich (1 mile south), Cooper Street (2 miles west), East Street (2 miles west), Marshborough (2 miles south-west) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (7 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east), Broadstairs (6 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
What’s near Great Stonar
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Prince's Beachlands, Sir Roger Manwood's School and Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Stonar is Sandwich station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (0.8 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Stonar includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Stonar
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and flashings that have come away.
Villages like Great Stonar often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Great Stonar (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Great Stonar may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Stonar
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Great Stonar and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
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. Photograph anything new.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Great Stonar, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Great Stonar, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Great Stonar
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Stonar?
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 Great Stonar?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Our drone survey is about close-up photographs. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
Are you registered with the CAA?
We are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.