Kent · London and the South East
Shatterling Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys around Shatterling, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shatterling
Drone roof surveys are available in Shatterling and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are moss and weeds taking hold up top and worn lead at chimneys and walls, on chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Shatterling are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Shatterling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Shatterling
Is Shatterling within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Shatterling listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Shatterling?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shatterling
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shatterling, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates frequently point to corroded nails. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Shatterling, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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’re surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Other services in Shatterling
Airspace, weather and Shatterling roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Take a building like Wingham Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 2.5 miles south, show how far back building around Shatterling goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Shatterling are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Shatterling is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of CT3 for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Shatterling
In Shatterling, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub, among other places. Shatterling’s nearest station is Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Shatterling
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.