Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Pett Bottom
Need a drone roof survey in Pett Bottom? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
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.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How a drone roof survey works in Pett Bottom
Drone roof surveys are available in Pett Bottom and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Pett Bottom may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Pett Bottom (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Pett Bottom
Is Pett Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes. Pett Bottom is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is drone flying allowed in Pett Bottom?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pett Bottom
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Drone roof surveys around Pett Bottom
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. 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.
If you look after a building like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Pett Bottom get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Pett Bottom Road and School Lane. If you are just outside Pett Bottom, we cover Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
What’s near Pett Bottom
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Duck pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
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.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Pett Bottom can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.