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Drone roof survey in Wilmington, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Wilmington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Wilmington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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 are surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Drone roof survey in Wilmington: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We’re often asked to look into slates or tiles shifted by high winds and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, on large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Wilmington are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Wilmington (DA2, DA5, DA1)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Let us know what you want to see
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wilmington
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Wilmington
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
When to book a survey in Wilmington
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are frequently invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
FAQs for Wilmington
Do you cover smaller places like Wilmington?
Yes, Wilmington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wilmington?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and follow the drone code.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
Typically, it takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Places near Wilmington
Other services in Wilmington
Airspace, weather and Wilmington roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.7 miles north-west lies Hall Place and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Wilmington has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Barnabas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Shop and office owners around Broadway Shopping Centre may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Wilmington is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Wilmington is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There is also a page for London.
Every address in DA2, DA5 and DA1 is within our area for drone roof surveys. You will find streets such as Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane, all of which we cover. With the A2 close by, Wilmington is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Wilmington include Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wilmington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dartford Heath, The Plough pub and Wilmington Primary School, among other places. Wilmington’s nearest station is Crayford station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (4 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit.