Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Stowting
A careful look at the roof at your property in Stowting, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof surveys in Stowting: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Westenhanger Castle, about 3.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stowting. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. If you are in Stowting, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Stowting. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the TN25 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane. Other places close to Stowting include Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Stowting
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Spong Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.1 miles south. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
About our drone roof survey in Stowting
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
In a small place like Stowting, open ground can mean strong wind. High 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Stowting (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Stowting
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
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.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around Stowting, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stowting
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Stowting
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stowting?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Stowting?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We will confirm the timing as you book.