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Drone Roof Survey in Fenn Street
A careful look at the roof at your property in Fenn Street, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Fenn Street, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
About our drone roof survey in Fenn Street
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are debris building up in hidden gutters and wind damage high on the roof.
Villages like Fenn Street often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Fenn Street (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords and agents in Fenn Street book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Fenn Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- 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
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let us know the exact address when booking
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Airspace, weather and Fenn Street roofs
Fenn Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like High Halstow Primary Academy will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Fenn Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Fenn Street and the surrounding area. Fenn Street is one of the places in Medway we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: ME3. That includes homes and businesses on Winterberry Avenue, Sharnal Street and Parbrook Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Sharnal Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east) and Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Fenn Street
In Fenn Street, that means homes and buildings near The Hundred of Hoo Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bishop Saltings.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Fenn Street
Is Fenn Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Fenn Street is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Fenn Street?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Fenn Street?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.