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Drone Roof Survey in Selsted
Wondering about the roof at a property in Selsted? We carry out drone roof surveys in Selsted and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Drone roof survey in Selsted
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about wind damage high on the roof and slipped or missing slates on a high roof.
Villages like Selsted often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Selsted (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Selsted
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2.2 miles south-west, show how far back building around Selsted goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Nearby places to Selsted
What else we do in Selsted
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know what you want to see
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. 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. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Selsted needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why get it checked now?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. In a small place like Selsted, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Selsted questions
Will you come out to Selsted?
Yes, Selsted is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Selsted is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
It depends where in central London. Restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs need NATS permission before a flight. We check each address first.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Selsted
Selsted is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take a building like Selsted Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. If you are in Selsted, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Selsted is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: CT15. If you’re just outside Selsted, we cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Selsted
The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Selsted include Cheriton Hill.