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Drone Roof Survey in Snargate
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Snargate and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Snargate
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and hidden gutters full of leaves.
Villages like Snargate often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Snargate (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Useful tips for Snargate property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
Flying and imaging in Snargate
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take an older house close to Church of St Dunstan: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Snargate gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN29 is within our area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Short Lane and Snargate Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Snargate include Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
What’s near Snargate
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Snargate include Orlestone Forest.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Snargate
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Around Snargate, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What affects the price in Snargate
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Questions from Snargate
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Snargate?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Snargate 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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How quickly is the report sent?
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Snargate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Snargate, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.