Kent · London and the South East
Waldershare Drone Roof Survey
Independent drone roof surveys in Waldershare. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Waldershare
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and eroded pointing on a chimney stack.
Some older homes in villages like Waldershare are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Waldershare (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Questions from Waldershare
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Waldershare?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Waldershare listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is Waldershare in your area?
Yes. We carry out drone roof surveys in Waldershare, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. For older village homes like those around Waldershare, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- A report with photographs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that.
Nearby places to Waldershare
Other services in Waldershare
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know what you want to see
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Drone roof surveys around Waldershare
With Goodnestone Park about 4 miles north, Waldershare sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Pancras are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Waldershare is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Waldershare and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT15 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Waldershare: Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Waldershare
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older rural homes like those around Waldershare can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.