Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Stonehill Green, Kent
We carry out drone roof surveys in Stonehill Green and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
About our drone roof survey in Stonehill Green
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and vegetation in valleys and gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Stonehill Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Stonehill Green (DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Stonehill Green
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Take a building like Hextable School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stonehill Green. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Stonehill Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Stonehill Green. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in DA2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Hextable (1 mile east), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north), Hockenden (1 mile south-west) and Upper Ruxley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (8 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Stonehill Green
In Stonehill Green, that means homes and buildings near The Ship pub, Hextable Primary School and Dartford Heath. The nearest railway station is Swanley station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Stonehill Green includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- A structural engineer’s report
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
FAQs for Stonehill Green
Is drone flying allowed in Stonehill Green?
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 can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Stonehill Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Stonehill Green
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. 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:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Shop and office owners around Broadway Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Stonehill Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.