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Drone roof survey in Hartley, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Hartley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Drone roof survey in Hartley
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates on a high roof and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Hartley may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
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.
- Where
- Hartley (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Hartley
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Common reasons to book include:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Also in Hartley
FAQs for Hartley
Is my home in Hartley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is drone flying allowed in Hartley?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Is Hartley in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hartley and the rest of Kent. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Parking around Hartley is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Why act early in Hartley
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. In an older home around Hartley, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Drone roof surveys in Hartley: local notes
Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 3.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hartley goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you look after a building such as Hartley Primary Academy, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bluewater, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Roofs in Hartley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: DA3. Local streets include Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hartley
We work in homes and buildings around Railway Tavern, Rectory Meadow and Longfield Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.