Medway · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in North Street, Medway
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for North Street, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
About our drone roof survey in North Street
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. Typical surveys look at tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and flashings that have come away, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a small place like North Street, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- North Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in North Street
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Street
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Flying and imaging in North Street
North Street is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
North Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in North Street, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. North Street is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Drone roof surveys in ME3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside North Street, we cover Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile north-east), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west) and Sharnal Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near North Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub. The closest station to North Street is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like North Street, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Nearby places to North Street
What else we do in North Street
Common questions in North Street
Is North Street within the area you cover?
Yes, North Street is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Street?
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.
Does your drone take thermal images?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, included in our Premium Survey.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Street
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
When to book a survey in North Street
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Around North Street, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included