Kent · London and the South East
Staple Drone Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Staple, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Check the loft can be reached
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
Drone roof survey in Staple: what you get
Drone roof surveys are available in Staple and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings.
Some older homes in villages like Staple are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Staple (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Also in Staple
Common roof problems in Staple
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Staple
Is Staple within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is drone flying allowed in Staple?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Staple?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Staple can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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 checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Staple
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Staple
About 1.9 miles south-west lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Staple has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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.
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Staple can all book drone roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT3 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Staple
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Tuns pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west. A little further out are White Mill (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.