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Drone Roof Survey in Snodland
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Snodland, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Snodland
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. Common reasons to book are vegetation in valleys and gutters and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, across fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
Even in a smaller place like Snodland, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Snodland (ME6, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Snodland
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in Snodland, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Snodland
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (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 Snodland CofE Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. With Starkey Castle about 2.5 miles north, the area around Snodland has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. For an older house near a landmark like Church of the New Jerusalem, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Whether the building in Snodland is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Snodland and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME6 and ME19 is covered for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close. Snodland is on the A228, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Near you in Snodland
We work in homes and buildings around The Holmesdale School, Holborough Marshes and The Monks Head pub. There’s a railway station in Snodland itself: Snodland station. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Snodland include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Towns and villages near Snodland
What else we do in Snodland
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Parking around Snodland is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Snodland questions
Are there drone restrictions around Snodland?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Snodland is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is Snodland in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Snodland and the rest of Kent. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Why act early in Snodland
From ground level, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. On a bungalow or cottage around Snodland, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs