Medway · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Cooling Street
Need a drone roof survey in Cooling Street? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Drone roof survey in Cooling Street
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a report with photos. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Cooling Street are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Cooling Street (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Cooling Street
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Flying and imaging in Cooling Street
Cooling Street lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Temple Manor, about 3.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cooling Street. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cliffe Woods Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark like St James' Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. In Cooling Street, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME3 is covered for drone roof surveys. We also cover Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cooling Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hundred of Hoo Academy, among other places. The closest station to Cooling Street is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cooling Street include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Cooling Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
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What else we do in Cooling Street
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It’s almost impossible to see from the ground, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
What affects the price in Cooling Street
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Questions from Cooling Street
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Cooling Street?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Cooling Street?
Yes. Cooling Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Cooling Street?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.