Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Westwood, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Westwood.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Westwood is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- 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 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.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
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.
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Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westwood
Drone roof surveys are available in Westwood and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and vegetation in valleys and gutters.
Older cottages and houses around Westwood may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Westwood (CT9, CT10)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Westwood
Will you come out to Westwood?
Yes. Westwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Westwood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The flight waits for better weather. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so we’d move the date with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We take care around neighbouring homes. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. Letting neighbours know ahead of time helps.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Tell us the exact address as you book
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
What affects the price in Westwood
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Westwood, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Drone roof surveys around Westwood
Westwood lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you run a business near Westwood Cross, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you look after a building such as St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Westwood is about 1 mile south of Margate, in Kent. Westwood is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: CT9 and CT10. That includes homes and businesses on Leo Road, Nash Road and Luna Road. With the A254 close by, Westwood is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Flete (1 mile west), Haine (1 mile south), Margate (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south) and Garlinge (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles south-west).
Around Westwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hartsdown Academy and The Orb pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Westwood is Margate station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.4 miles north) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What we are asked to look at in Westwood
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?