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Drone Roof Survey in Temple Ewell
Drone roof surveys in Temple Ewell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How a drone roof survey works in Temple Ewell
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are debris building up in hidden gutters and moss building up on slopes and in gutters, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Temple Ewell, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Temple Ewell
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Temple Ewell. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Older cottages and farmhouses around Temple Ewell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Temple Ewell
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Flying and imaging in Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Anyone responsible for a site like Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Temple Ewell can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Temple Ewell and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT16 and CT17 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane. Other places close to Temple Ewell include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Temple Ewell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dover Christ Church Academy, Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House and Old Park Hill and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Temple Ewell itself: Kearsney station. Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Temple Ewell includes Dover Western Heights.
Temple Ewell questions
Is Temple Ewell within the area you cover?
Yes, Temple Ewell is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are there drone restrictions around Temple Ewell?
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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Temple Ewell?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Temple Ewell, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Temple Ewell, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs