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Drone roof survey in Brompton, Medway
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brompton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brompton
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are hidden gutters full of leaves and ridge pieces that have lifted.
Around Brompton, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Brompton (ME4, ME7, ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Brompton
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Brompton?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Brompton is about 3 miles from Rochester Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brompton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Brompton?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
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What else we do in Brompton
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Let us know what you want to see
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Brompton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What we’re asked to look at in Brompton
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
For an older house near a landmark such as Brompton Garrison Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Brompton frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why act early in Brompton
From ground level, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Homes in smaller places like Brompton can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Brompton
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Brompton book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Flying and imaging in Brompton
Brompton is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off 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. Rochester Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. With Restoration House about 1.1 miles west, the area around Brompton has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Brompton is one of many places we visit across Medway. Our Medway coverage includes Brompton. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the ME4, ME7 and ME2 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road. We also cover the places around Brompton: Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Brompton
Around Brompton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King George V Public House, Brompton Academy and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Michael the Archangel Church (0.8 miles south-west), Great Lines Heritage Park (under half a mile south-east) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Chatham station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Brompton includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.