Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Stone Hill
Drone roof surveys around Stone Hill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stone Hill
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Stone Hill, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Stone Hill (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Stone Hill
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
FAQs for Stone Hill
How do I find out if my home in Stone Hill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions around Stone Hill?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate usually means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Drone roof surveys around Stone Hill
Stone Hill is within about 5 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Westenhanger Castle, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stone Hill. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Take a building like Sellindge Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Stone Hill and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Stone Hill
Stone Hill’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stone Hill include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older rural homes like those around Stone Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Stone Hill
What else we do in Stone Hill
What we’re asked to look at in Stone Hill
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top