Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Greenhill, Kent
Drone roof surveys across Greenhill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Drone roof survey in Greenhill: what you get
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. If you’re worried about lead work pulling away at abutments and wind damage high on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Greenhill may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Greenhill (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Greenhill
How do I find out if my home in Greenhill is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Greenhill within the area you cover?
Yes. Greenhill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Greenhill and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Nearby places to Greenhill
Other services in Greenhill
Do you need a drone roof survey in Greenhill?
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Take a building like Thornden Wood Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Drones, thermal imaging and Greenhill roofs
Greenhill lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For an older house near a landmark like St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever you are in Greenhill, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
Around Greenhill
Around Greenhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Share And Coulter Public House, Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School. Greenhill’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Parking around Greenhill is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.