Kent · London and the South East
Hunters Forstal Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Hunters Forstal and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Hunters Forstal
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are moss and weeds taking hold up top and flashings that have come away.
Some older homes in villages like Hunters Forstal are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hunters Forstal
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Hunters Forstal property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Let us know the exact address as you book
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
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.
Flying and imaging in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Anyone responsible for a site like Herne Church of England Infant School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever you are in Hunters Forstal, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Around Hunters Forstal
In Hunters Forstal, that means homes and buildings near Herne Bay High School, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Curtis Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Do not go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older roofs in small places like Hunters Forstal can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. Around Hunters Forstal, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Hunters Forstal: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hunters Forstal?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Hunters Forstal?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.