Kent · London and the South East
Sittingbourne Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Sittingbourne, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Drone roof survey in Sittingbourne: what you get
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. If you’re worried about coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and plant growth and moss on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Before any drone flight in a town like Sittingbourne, the airspace is checked on the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). We take care over neighbours’ privacy. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sittingbourne
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect. In a family home in Sittingbourne, a small roof fault lets water into places you cannot see, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Flying and imaging in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Borden Grammar School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Hotels and guest houses near Sittingbourne cannot easily close rooms for a leak.
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Sittingbourne. Sittingbourne is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of ME10 and ME9 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square, all of which we cover. Being close to the A2 and A249, Sittingbourne is easy for us to reach. We also cover Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Landmarks near Sittingbourne
In Sittingbourne, that means homes and buildings near Milton Court Primary Academy, The Golden Hope pub and Milton Creek Country Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Sittingbourne itself: Sittingbourne station. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (less than half a mile east) and Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north).
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Sittingbourne, parking is rarely complicated, though it’s useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- 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.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Questions from Sittingbourne
Are there drone restrictions around Sittingbourne?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Sittingbourne is listed?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you cover Sittingbourne for drone roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Sittingbourne and the rest of Kent. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Towns and villages near Sittingbourne
Also in Sittingbourne
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.