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Drone roof survey in North Street, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in North Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
About our drone roof survey in North Street
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. 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 also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. If you’re worried about damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs alike.
Villages like North Street often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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 goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- North Street (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere like North Street needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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North Street: your questions answered
Is my home in North Street listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Are there drone restrictions around North Street?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Drones, thermal imaging and North Street roofs
North Street is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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.
Take a building like Sheldwich Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. North Street is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Drone roof surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around North Street: Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
What’s near North Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Abbey School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Prices for drone roof surveys in North Street
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When to book a survey in North Street
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
With Belmont House and Gardens about 2 miles south-west, the area around North Street has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Street
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.