Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Wickhambreaux
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wickhambreaux from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Common questions in Wickhambreaux
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wickhambreaux?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Wickhambreaux?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. Our drone weighs under 250g and follow the drone code.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. The roof space is checked separately, where there’s safe access.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Drone roof survey in Wickhambreaux
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about moss and weeds taking hold up top and wind damage high on the roof.
Villages like Wickhambreaux often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Wickhambreaux (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Wickhambreaux
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. For older village homes like those around Wickhambreaux, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Wickhambreaux
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- 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.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Check insulation does not block the airflow.
Drones, thermal imaging and Wickhambreaux roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Goodnestone Park, about 3.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wickhambreaux. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether the building in Wickhambreaux is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Wickhambreaux.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Wickhambreaux: Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Around Wickhambreaux
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rose Inn and Spires Academy and the streets around them. Wickhambreaux’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wickhambreaux
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wickhambreaux and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Wickhambreaux
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Look out for signs like these:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
If you look after a building such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Wickhambreaux can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.