Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Weddington
A careful look at the roof at your property in Weddington, with photos and a written report.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
About our drone roof survey in Weddington
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. If you’ve noticed chimney tops in poor condition and moss and weeds taking hold up top, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Weddington, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Weddington (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Outbuildings and barns around Weddington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Weddington
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Weddington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Flying and imaging in Weddington
Weddington lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Goodnestone Park lies about 3.9 miles south-west, so building around Weddington goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Weddington is about 7 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Weddington is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Weddington is one of the places in Kent we cover for drone roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT3 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Weddington: Cop Street (1 mile north), Ash (1 mile south-west), Guilton (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile south) and Durlock (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Weddington
Around Weddington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Weddington
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Common roof problems in Weddington
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Anyone responsible for a site like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
Weddington questions
Is drone flying allowed in Weddington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Weddington?
Yes. Weddington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.