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Drone roof survey in Sharnal Street, Medway
Drone roof surveys around Sharnal Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
How a drone roof survey works in Sharnal Street
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
Villages like Sharnal Street often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Sharnal Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Sharnal Street
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sharnal Street?
Normally 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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is Sharnal Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Sharnal Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Sharnal Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Sharnal Street
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
What a drone roof survey looks like in Sharnal Street
Sharnal Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as High Halstow Primary Academy, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Restoration House, about 4.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sharnal Street. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Margaret, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Sharnal Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sharnal Street and the surrounding area. Across Medway, we cover Sharnal Street and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Drone roof surveys in ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Fenn Street (1 mile north-east), High Halstow (1 mile north-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south).
What’s near Sharnal Street
Around Sharnal Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hundred of Hoo Academy and The Red Dog Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south). Open spaces near Sharnal Street include Bishop Saltings.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sharnal Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sharnal Street and across Medway can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
Places near Sharnal Street
What else we do in Sharnal Street
What affects the price in Sharnal Street
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sharnal Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Sharnal Street
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof