Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Throwley Forstal
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Throwley Forstal. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a village or hamlet like Throwley Forstal, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
For a price for drone roof surveys in Throwley Forstal, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How a drone roof survey works in Throwley Forstal
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you’ve noticed coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Throwley Forstal are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Throwley Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Throwley Forstal
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 1.1 miles north, so building around Throwley Forstal goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Throwley Forstal gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Throwley Forstal. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Drone roof surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Throwley Forstal include Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
What’s near Throwley Forstal
The closest station to Throwley Forstal is Selling station, roughly 4.1 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
Common roof problems in Throwley Forstal
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
Throwley Forstal: your questions answered
Will you come out to Throwley Forstal?
Yes, Throwley Forstal is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Are there drone restrictions around Throwley Forstal?
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, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Throwley Forstal
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. Around Throwley Forstal, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
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.