Medway · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Hempstead, Medway
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hempstead? You can book a drone roof survey in Hempstead and across Medway.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
What affects the price in Hempstead
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About our drone roof survey in Hempstead
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about eroded pointing on a chimney stack and standing water on a flat roof.
Around Hempstead, 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. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Hempstead (ME7, ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Hempstead, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Hempstead
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Restoration House lies about 3.8 miles north-west, so building around Hempstead goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Hempstead
Is my home in Hempstead listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hempstead?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Hempstead is about 3 miles from Rochester Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hempstead
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photographs of every part we can see. That helps you put the work in order. In a smaller place like Hempstead, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hempstead
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Drone roof surveys around Hempstead
Hempstead is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near 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. Rochester Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near All Saints Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Take a building like Hempstead Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Bookings from Hempstead are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME7 and ME8 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road, all of which we cover. Hempstead is on the A278, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hempstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rainham School for Girls, Howard School and South Wood. Hempstead’s nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Hempstead includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.