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Drone roof survey in Wouldham, Medway
Need a drone roof survey in Wouldham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Wouldham
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we’ll say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We are frequently asked to look into slates or tiles shifted by high winds and moss and weeds taking hold up top, across flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Wouldham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Wouldham (ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wouldham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Wouldham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why act early in Wouldham
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Older and listed buildings around Wouldham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Wouldham, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Let us know what you want to see
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
What we are asked to look at in Wouldham
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Common questions in Wouldham
Is drone flying allowed in Wouldham?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Wouldham is about 2 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 do I find out if my home in Wouldham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Wouldham
Rochester Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. With Starkey Castle about 0.9 miles north, Wouldham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like Halling Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For businesses in and around places like Pentagon Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wouldham. Our area takes in places right across Medway. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the ME1 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Wouldham include Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
What’s near Wouldham
In Wouldham, that means homes and buildings near Holborough Marshes, The Five Bells pub and The Thomas Aveling School and the streets around them. The closest station to Wouldham is Halling station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.