Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Drone roof surveys around Sheldwich Lees, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
About our drone roof survey in Sheldwich Lees
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, 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. We never fly where it isn’t safe. If you are worried about cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and hidden gutters full of leaves, we can find out what’s behind it, on tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs alike.
Villages like Sheldwich Lees frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Useful tips for Sheldwich Lees property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Sheldwich Lees can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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FAQs for Sheldwich Lees
Is Sheldwich Lees within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sheldwich Lees?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
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. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sheldwich Lees
Letting agents and landlords in Sheldwich Lees book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. For an older or listed building in a place like Sheldwich Lees, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sheldwich Lees
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Towns and villages near Sheldwich Lees
Other services in Sheldwich Lees
What a drone roof survey looks like in Sheldwich Lees
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sheldwich Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Belmont House and Gardens, about 1.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sheldwich Lees. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take an older house close to Church of St James: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sheldwich Lees and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Sheldwich Lees. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: ME13. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Sheldwich Lees
The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).