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Drone Roof Survey in Herne Common
Drone roof surveys in Herne Common and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Drone roof survey in Herne Common
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about outlets choked with leaves and silt and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
Somewhere as small as Herne Common, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Herne Common (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Herne Common
Herne Common is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as Herne Church of England Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Martin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We visit Herne Common as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Drone roof surveys in CT6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Herne Common: Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Herne Common
Around Herne Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Herne Common is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). The countryside around Herne Common includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why get it checked now?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Older and listed buildings around Herne Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Herne Common
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Herne Common
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Herne Common
Will you come out to Herne Common?
Yes, Herne Common is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Herne Common listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We point the camera at your roof only. Next door’s windows and gardens are kept out of shot as far as possible, and flights are kept short. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes, we are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, included in our Premium Survey.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Herne Common
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Herne Common, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.