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Drone roof survey in Addington, Greater London
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Addington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof survey in Addington
Drone roof surveys are available in Addington and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on any day of the week. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. If you’ve noticed loose ridge and hip tiles and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs alike.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Addington as anywhere. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Addington (CR0, CR2, BR4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Common questions in Addington
Is my home in Addington listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Addington?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is Addington in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Addington included.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
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; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Drone roof surveys in Addington: local notes
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Parking in Addington, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near St George's Walk, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Addington is about 3 miles south-east of Ashburton, in Greater London. We visit Addington as part of our work across Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Addington. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in CR0, CR2 and BR4 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Lodge Lane, Falconwood Road and Addington Village Road. Other places close to Addington include Coney Hall (1 mile north), Forestdale (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile south-east) and Selsdon (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Addington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Addington Park and John Ruskin College. The closest station to Addington is West Wickham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include National Psychosis Unit (1.6 miles north) and St George's Walk (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In Addington, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Addington
Landlords and agents in Addington book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Addington and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.