Kent · London and the South East
Sibertswold Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Sibertswold, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Flying and imaging in Sibertswold
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Sibertswold (also: Shepherdswell) is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Surveys in Sibertswold work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Sibertswold is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT15 is covered for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Hill Avenue and Eythorne Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Sibertswold include Halfway Street (1 mile south-west), Coldred (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (1 mile east), Eythorne (2 miles north-east) and Lydden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sibertswold
Around Sibertswold, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bricklayers' Arms and the streets around them. Sibertswold has its own railway station: Shepherds Well station. A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Buckland Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Drone roof survey in Sibertswold
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water.
In a village or hamlet like Sibertswold, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Sibertswold (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Sibertswold
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Sibertswold
Is Sibertswold within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sibertswold?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. The underside tells us things the drone cannot, so we check the loft too where we can.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Common roof problems in Sibertswold
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
With Goodnestone Park about 3.9 miles north, the area around Sibertswold has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Sibertswold book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Places near Sibertswold
Other services in Sibertswold
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Sibertswold, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It is almost impossible to see from ground level, but it is plain to see from the air.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.