Medway · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Borstal, Medway
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Borstal.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Leave it or get it looked at?
From ground level, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. On a bungalow or cottage around Borstal, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
About our drone roof survey in Borstal
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 joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are hidden gutters full of leaves and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Around Borstal, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Borstal (ME1, ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
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.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Borstal?
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Standing water on a flat roof
Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
Borstal questions
Is Borstal within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Are there drone restrictions around Borstal?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Rochester Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Borstal?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Also near Borstal
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Drone roof surveys around Borstal
Borstal lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Borstal is about 2 miles from Rochester Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Borstal means lost rooms as well as repairs. Take a building like St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. If you’re in Borstal, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Medway coverage includes Borstal. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the ME1 and ME2 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road. Borstal is on the M2, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Borstal
In Borstal, that means homes and buildings near Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School. The nearest railway station is Cuxton station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east) and Rochester Castle (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Borstal is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.