Kent · London and the South East
Stone Corner Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Stone Corner, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
About our drone roof survey in Stone Corner
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are moss building up on slopes and in gutters and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
In a small place like Stone Corner, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Stone Corner (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates frequently point to corroded nails. We can see the extent of it from above.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Stone Corner, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Stone Corner
Will you come out to Stone Corner?
Yes. Stone Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Are there drone restrictions around Stone Corner?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
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. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Why act early in Stone Corner
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. For an older or listed building in a place like Stone Corner, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Nearby places to Stone Corner
What else we do in Stone Corner
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a small place like Stone Corner, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- 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.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Stone Corner
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Whatever the street in Stone Corner, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Let us know what you want to see
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Shut pets inside while we fly
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Flying and imaging in Stone Corner
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 1.4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Stone Corner goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Stone Corner is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Stone Corner is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Stone Corner. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Acton (1 mile south-west), The Stocks (1 mile south), Reading Street (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Stone Corner
Stone Corner’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Corner includes Flatropers Wood.