Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Hunton, Kent
We carry out drone roof surveys in Hunton and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lifted or split lead flashings
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our drone roof survey in Hunton
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. 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 or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are wind damage high on the roof and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Some older homes in villages like Hunton are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Hunton (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hunton
Also in Hunton
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Hunton
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Drone roof surveys around Hunton
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hunton Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hunton and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Hunton.
All of ME15 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
What’s near Hunton
Around Hunton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Quarry Wood, among other places. The closest station to Hunton is Yalding station, about 2.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Hunton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Hunton questions
Is my home in Hunton listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Hunton?
Yes, Hunton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What if it’s windy or raining on the day?
Safety comes first, so the weather decides. We will not fly in high wind or heavy rain. If the weather turns, we will discuss another date.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g, flown within the rules for the open category.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hunton
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hunton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Hunton
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.