Kent · London and the South East
Stowting Common Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Stowting Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Drone roof survey in Stowting Common
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates on a high roof and flashings that have come away.
In a village or hamlet like Stowting Common, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Stowting Common (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Stowting Common
Is my home in Stowting Common listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Stowting Common?
Yes. Stowting Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We take care around neighbouring homes. The camera is pointed at your roof, not next door. Letting neighbours know in advance helps.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
It depends where in central London. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. Every address is checked first.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, included in our Premium Survey.
What happens after the survey?
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.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey does not add damage.
Flying and imaging in Stowting Common
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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stowting Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle, about 3.7 miles south, show how far back building around Stowting Common goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Stowting Common is about 6 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Stowting Common and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Stowting Common is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN25. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Brabourne Lane and Stowting Hill and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Stowting (1 mile south), Hemsted (1 mile south-east), Skeete (2 miles south-east), Woodland (2 miles south-east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stowting Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Spong Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Stowting Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. In a place like Stowting Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.