Kent · London and the South East
Staplestreet Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Staplestreet, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
About our drone roof survey in Staplestreet
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We’re frequently asked to look into blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and ridge and hip pieces working loose, on fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Staplestreet are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Staplestreet (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Flying and imaging in Staplestreet
Staplestreet is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong 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. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Staplestreet and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of ME13 is covered for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Staplestreet, we cover Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Staplestreet
We work in homes and buildings around Mount Ephraim Gardens and White Horse Inn, among other places. The closest station to Staplestreet is Selling station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). The countryside around Staplestreet includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Common roof problems in Staplestreet
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Staplestreet, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your 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 is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
FAQs for Staplestreet
Will you come out to Staplestreet?
Yes, Staplestreet is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Staplestreet?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Staplestreet and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.