Medway · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Burham, Medway
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Burham, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Burham questions
Is Burham within the area you cover?
Yes. Burham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Burham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What if my home is near an airport?
Only with the right permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How do I book a survey in Burham?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burham
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we’ll say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. If you’ve noticed eroded pointing on a chimney stack and loose ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Burham, 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Burham (ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Burham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Also near Burham
Other services in Burham
What we’re asked to look at in Burham
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Flying and imaging in Burham
Rochester Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Burham Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building around Burham goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We visit Burham as part of our work across Medway. Burham is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work for drone roof surveys.
Every address in ME1 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Burham
Around Burham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Windmill pub, The Holmesdale School and Burham Marsh, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Snodland station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.