Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Walmer
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Walmer and across Kent.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Walmer
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. 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 is not possible, we explain why. We survey chimney stacks, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and chimney tops in poor condition.
Around Walmer, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Location
- Walmer (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Walmer
How do I find out if my home in Walmer is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Walmer?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. For thermal imaging, look at the Premium Survey or our thermal roof survey, and its findings are checked with moisture readings.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Let us know what you want to see
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You cannot see it from the street at all, but it is plain to see from the air.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Walmer
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Walmer
Walmer is within about 1 mile 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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.
Walmer Castle, about 0.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Walmer. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Walmer, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Wherever you are in Walmer, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in CT14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Walmer include the A258, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Walmer, we cover Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Around Walmer
In Walmer, that means homes and buildings near Goodwin Academy and The Telegraph pub. The nearest railway station is Walmer station, about 0.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (less than half a mile south-east).
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What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Homes around Walmer often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.