Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Petham
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Petham and across Kent.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Drone roof survey in Petham
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or split lead flashings and ridge pieces that have lifted.
Older buildings in small places like Petham may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Petham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see. You can tackle the urgent items first. In a small place like Petham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
More services for Petham
Drone roof surveys in Petham: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (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 Petham Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Petham is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Petham is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
All of CT4 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Petham include Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Around Petham
Petham’s nearest station is Chartham station, about 2.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Petham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Make sure the loft can be reached
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Every so frequently, 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. Photograph anything new.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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 on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Petham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- 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.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Questions from Petham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Petham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is drone flying allowed in Petham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Petham in your area?
Yes. We cover Petham and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.