Kent · London and the South East
Old Hawkinge Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Old Hawkinge, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
How a drone roof survey works in Old Hawkinge
We carry out drone roof surveys in Old Hawkinge and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’re worried about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Old Hawkinge, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Old Hawkinge
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Older and listed buildings around Old Hawkinge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Old Hawkinge
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Old Hawkinge
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2.7 miles north-west, show how far back building around Old Hawkinge goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Old Hawkinge book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Old Hawkinge, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Old Hawkinge roofs
Old Hawkinge is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hawkinge Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Old Hawkinge gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Old Hawkinge is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: CT18. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Standen Lane and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Hawkinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub. Old Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill.
Questions from Old Hawkinge
How do I find out if my home in Old Hawkinge is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Old Hawkinge within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Flying inside a flight restriction zone needs permission from the airport or air traffic control, which can add time. Allow a little extra time if your home is close to an airport.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
Strong wind or heavy rain stops a flight. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If it’s unsuitable, we’ll agree another date.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Old Hawkinge
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Shut pets inside while we fly
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.