Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Parkgate, Kent
Independent drone roof surveys in Parkgate. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Drone roof surveys around Parkgate
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 3.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Parkgate goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Parkgate is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Parkgate and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN30. Whether your property is on Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Around Parkgate
We work in homes and buildings around Wattle Wood, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
How a drone roof survey works in Parkgate
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’re worried about moss and weeds taking hold up top and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs alike.
Villages like Parkgate frequently 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. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Parkgate (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Parkgate, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Parkgate
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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 visit with that in mind.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Parkgate can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why act early in Parkgate
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. In a small place like Parkgate, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Also near Parkgate
More services for Parkgate
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Parkgate
How do I find out if my home in Parkgate is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Parkgate?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What we are asked to look at in Parkgate
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Take a building like Homewood School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone