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Westbere Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Westbere, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Drone roof survey in Westbere
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a report with photographs. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey chimney stacks, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about storm damage on steep or tall roofs and flashings that have come away.
Some older homes in villages like Westbere 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Westbere (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
What a drone roof survey looks like in Westbere
Westbere is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Anyone responsible for a site like Spires Academy will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Westbere are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Westbere is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for drone roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: CT2. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Westbere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hersden Village Primary School, Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn and Frank Montgomery School, among other places. Westbere’s nearest station is Sturry station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Westbere: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Westbere?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Westbere is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
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What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a small place like Westbere, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What we’re asked to look at in Westbere
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Prices for drone roof surveys in Westbere
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.