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Drone roof survey in Strood, Medway
Drone roof surveys in Strood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In Strood, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the loft space.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- 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 is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Drone roof survey in Strood
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. 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. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. Typical surveys look at lifted or split lead flashings and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, across large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Around a town like Strood, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from ground level. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Each needs the right weather. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Strood
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Strood
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Strood?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover Strood?
Yes, Strood is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Strood?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Strood
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Drones, thermal imaging and Strood roofs
Strood is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. 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 Elaine Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Temple Manor lies about 0.5 miles south-east, so building around Strood goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in Strood, the roof can be surveyed. Our Medway coverage includes Strood. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME2, ME1 and ME3 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Strood include the A2 and A226, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Strood, we cover Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Strood has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Strood
Around Strood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rede Common, Temple School and Strood Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Strood is Strood station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (1 mile east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Strood
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
We are often asked to look at:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Strood, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the survey will not cover
What happens if roof problems are left?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. On a house in a town like Strood, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Strood
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.