Kent · London and the South East
Statenborough Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Statenborough, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Statenborough
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water.
Villages like Statenborough often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Statenborough (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Drone roof surveys around Statenborough
Statenborough lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Goodnestone Park, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Statenborough. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. Take a building like Sandwich Technology School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We visit Statenborough as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Statenborough is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT14 is covered for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Statenborough: Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Statenborough
In Statenborough, that means homes and buildings near Eastry Church of England Primary School, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Ham Fen. Statenborough’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Statenborough questions
Is Statenborough within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Statenborough?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How fast do I get the report?
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.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Statenborough, access is often 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.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents and landlords in Statenborough book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.