Kent · London and the South East
Postling Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Postling. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How a drone roof survey works in Postling
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We are frequently asked to look into plant growth and moss on the roof and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, across chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Postling, 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. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Postling (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Postling often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Common questions in Postling
Are there drone restrictions around Postling?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Postling listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you work in Postling?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Postling included.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. In a small place like Postling, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
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When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Postling
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Drone roof surveys around Postling
Postling lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take a building like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St Radegund, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Westenhanger Castle lies about 1.8 miles south-west, so building around Postling goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Postling and the rest of Kent. Postling is one of the places in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across CT21 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Postling: Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Near you in Postling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandling Park. The closest station to Postling is Sandling station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Postling includes Tolsford Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.