Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Gushmere
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Gushmere. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Gushmere needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
About our drone roof survey in Gushmere
We carry out drone roof surveys in Gushmere and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and moss building up on slopes and in gutters, on tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Villages like Gushmere often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Gushmere property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Let us know what you want to see
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Common questions in Gushmere
Are there drone restrictions around Gushmere?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gushmere?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Is Gushmere in your area?
Yes. We carry out drone roof surveys in Gushmere.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gushmere
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Nearby places to Gushmere
Other services in Gushmere
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Gushmere
Gushmere is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.6 miles west, the area around Gushmere has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like Selling Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Gushmere can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Gushmere. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of ME13 for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Selling Road and Vicarage Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Gushmere
In Gushmere, that means homes and buildings near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.