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Drone Roof Survey in Little Chart
Wondering about the roof at a property in Little Chart? We carry out drone roof surveys in Little Chart and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Chart
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, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and lifted or split lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Little Chart may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Little Chart (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in Little Chart: local notes
About 2.6 miles south-east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Little Chart has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
The streets around a church such as St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Little Chart, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Little Chart. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN27. We also cover Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-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 (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Around Little Chart
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan Inn And Former Stables. Little Chart’s nearest station is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
What affects the price in Little Chart
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, 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.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
Little Chart: your questions answered
Is Little Chart within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Chart?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. Strong wind and heavy rain both rule out flying. We will talk through the options if the day turns bad.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
In some places, only with permission. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we can’t fly.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Little Chart, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.