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Nonington Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys around Nonington, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. In a place like Nonington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Nonington
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
About our drone roof survey in Nonington
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. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Nonington often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Nonington (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Airspace, weather and Nonington roofs
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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Nonington Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Nonington is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Nonington. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across CT15 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise and the roads around them. We also cover Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Nonington
For rail, the closest station is Aylesham station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Nonington?
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Goodnestone Park lies about 1.4 miles north, so building around Nonington goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Nonington needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- 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.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It’s almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Nonington: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Nonington?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nonington?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.