Kent · London and the South East
Harvel Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Harvel, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Drone roof survey in Harvel: what you get
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’ve noticed cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and ridge pieces that have lifted, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Harvel, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Harvel (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Harvel, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Harvel, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys around Harvel
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you look after a building such as Culverstone Green Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Historic houses like Cobham College, about 3.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Harvel goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We visit Harvel as part of our work across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Harvel and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of DA13 is covered for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Harvel: Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Near you in Harvel
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Meopham School and Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. Harvel’s nearest station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
Do you need a drone roof survey in Harvel?
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Take an older house close to Church of Our Lady of the Meadow: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
Harvel questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Harvel?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover smaller places like Harvel?
Yes, Harvel is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, 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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Harvel?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.