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Drone roof survey in Mundy Bois, Kent
Drone roof surveys in Mundy Bois from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
How a drone roof survey works in Mundy Bois
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you’ve noticed tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and hidden gutters full of leaves, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Mundy Bois frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Mundy Bois (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Check the loft can be reached
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mundy Bois and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Also near Mundy Bois
What else we do in Mundy Bois
Common questions in Mundy Bois
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Mundy Bois?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mundy Bois?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Drone roof surveys around Mundy Bois
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Godinton House, about 5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mundy Bois. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Anyone responsible for a site like Egerton Church of England Primary 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 James, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Mundy Bois is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Mundy Bois are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the TN27 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Munday Bois Road, Kingsland Lane and Greenhill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Mundy Bois include Newland Green (1 mile west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile west), Egerton (1 mile north), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west) and Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Mundy Bois
The closest station to Mundy Bois is Pluckley station, about 2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-west).
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as Mundy Bois, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 are surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Mundy Bois
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs