Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Pested, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Pested and across Kent.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Pested, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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About our drone roof survey in Pested
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We are often asked to look into tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and vegetation in valleys and gutters, across chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Pested, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Pested (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let us know what you want to see
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Drone roof surveys around Pested
With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.4 miles north-west, Pested sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take a building like Challock Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Pested can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Pested: Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Pested
In Pested, that means homes and buildings near The Stag pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 3.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
What we are asked to look at in Pested
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pested
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
Nearby places to Pested
What else we do in Pested
FAQs for Pested
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Pested?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Pested?
Yes. Pested is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Pested?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
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 frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Pested?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.