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Drone Roof Survey in Hartlip
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hartlip. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Hartlip
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. If you are worried about ridge pieces that have lifted and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Hartlip, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Hartlip (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Hartlip
Hartlip lies within about 4 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 can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Surveys in Hartlip work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: ME9. We cover properties on The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hartlip: Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Around Hartlip
We work in homes and buildings around Leigh Academy Rainham and Foxburrow Wood. Hartlip’s nearest station is Newington station, about 1.3 miles east. A little further out are Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hartlip include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Hartlip can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Hartlip
Will you come out to Hartlip?
Yes, Hartlip is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is drone flying allowed in Hartlip?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hartlip. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Hartlip
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Anyone responsible for a site like Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one