Kent · London and the South East
Speed Gate Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Speed Gate from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How a drone roof survey works in Speed Gate
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. 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. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Speed Gate, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Speed Gate (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Speed Gate
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
If you look after a building like Longfield Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
What affects the price in Speed Gate
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why get it checked now?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. For older village homes like those around Speed Gate, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Speed Gate
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Speed Gate
What else we do in Speed Gate
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Speed Gate
Is drone flying allowed in Speed Gate?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you come out to Speed Gate?
Yes, Speed Gate is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Drones, thermal imaging and Speed Gate roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Lullingstone Castle lies about 3.2 miles west, so building around Speed Gate goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Bookings from Speed Gate are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Speed Gate is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you’re just outside Speed Gate, we cover Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Around Speed Gate
Around Speed Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rising Sun pub, among other places. Speed Gate’s nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Speed Gate, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.