Kent · London and the South East
Nettlestead Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Nettlestead? We carry out drone roof surveys in Nettlestead and across Kent.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Why it is worth a survey now in Nettlestead
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Nettlestead, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Nettlestead
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nettlestead
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. We survey tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are worn lead at chimneys and walls and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
In a small place like Nettlestead, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Nettlestead (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photos and findings. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it is something only an inside check will show. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Nettlestead
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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. The wider area around Nettlestead has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 4.3 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Nettlestead is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Nettlestead.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: ME18. Whether your property is on Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Nettlestead
In Nettlestead, that means homes and buildings near The Railway pub, among other places. Nettlestead has its own railway station: Wateringbury station. Nearby you’ll also find Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
What affects the price in Nettlestead
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Questions from Nettlestead
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Nettlestead?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Nettlestead within the area you cover?
Yes, Nettlestead is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Nettlestead?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Nettlestead 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.