Medway · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Wallend, Medway
A careful look at the roof at your property in Wallend, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Drone roof survey in Wallend
We carry out drone roof surveys in Wallend and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Wallend, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Wallend (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Wallend
Is drone flying allowed in Wallend?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is Wallend within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wallend
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Wallend
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like St James Church of England Primary Academy will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a drone roof survey looks like in Wallend
Wallend is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church like Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Wallend is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Medway, we cover Wallend. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Main roads around Wallend include the B2001, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wallend
We work in homes and buildings around The Hogarth Inn, among other places. Wallend’s nearest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Wallend includes Bishop Saltings.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Wallend, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Wallend, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.