Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Herne Pound
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Herne Pound, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Why it is worth a survey now in Herne Pound
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Outbuildings and barns around Herne Pound are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Drone roof survey in Herne Pound
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates on a high roof and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Somewhere as small as Herne Pound, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Herne Pound (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Herne Pound can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Also near Herne Pound
What else we do in Herne Pound
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Airspace, weather and Herne Pound roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Lawrence's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Old Soar Manor, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Herne Pound. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. Take a building like Mereworth Community Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Herne Pound and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the ME18 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Butcher's Lane and Beech Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Herne Pound include Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Herne Pound
We work in homes and buildings around The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park. The nearest railway station is Wateringbury station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
Herne Pound questions
Is drone flying allowed in Herne Pound?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Herne Pound listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs