Kent · London and the South East
Little Chart Forstal Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Little Chart Forstal and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Drone roof survey in Little Chart Forstal: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. Typical surveys look at coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and wind damage high on the roof, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Little Chart Forstal are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Little Chart Forstal (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. In a small place like Little Chart Forstal, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Little Chart Forstal, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Little Chart Forstal roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Godinton House, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Chart Forstal. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Square, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Little Chart Forstal can all book drone roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover Little Chart Forstal and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN27 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Little Chart Forstal: Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Little Chart Forstal
In Little Chart Forstal, that means homes and buildings near The Swan Inn And Former Stables, among other places. The closest station to Little Chart Forstal is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Little Chart Forstal: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Chart Forstal?
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.
Is Little Chart Forstal within the area you cover?
Yes, Little Chart Forstal is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is this a RICS 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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we inspect the roof space as well where access is safe.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Let us know what you want to see
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Also near Little Chart Forstal
What else we do in Little Chart Forstal
What we are asked to look at in Little Chart Forstal
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Chimney tops in poor condition
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary, 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.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times