Medway · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Allhallows, Medway
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Allhallows. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A structural engineer’s report
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof survey in Allhallows: what you get
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about lead work pulling away at abutments and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a small place like Allhallows, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Allhallows (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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.
Useful tips for Allhallows property owners
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Cottages and farmhouses around Allhallows often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Drone roof surveys in Allhallows: local notes
Allhallows is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Allhallows is about 5 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. Surveys in Allhallows work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME3 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include St Andrew's Walk, Avery Way and St Matthew's Way. We also cover Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Lower Stoke (1 mile south), Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-west), Chatham (9 miles south-west), Rochester (8 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Allhallows
In Allhallows, that means homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chalkwell station, roughly 5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chartwell Private Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Allhallows include Bishop Saltings.
Common questions in Allhallows
Is drone flying allowed in Allhallows?
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 high wind or heavy rain.
Is Allhallows within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Common roof problems in Allhallows
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
If you look after a building like Allhallows Primary Academy, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection