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Drone Roof Survey in Adelphi
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Adelphi, with photos and a clear written report.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In Adelphi, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Drone roof survey in Adelphi
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear 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 Adelphi as anywhere. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Adelphi (W1D, W1F, WC2H)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Adelphi
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
For a London address like Adelphi, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they will not be able to tell you
Other services in Adelphi
FAQs for Adelphi
How do I find out if my home in Adelphi is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Adelphi?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Are you registered with the CAA?
We are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and we fly a drone that weighs under 250g.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t 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 recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. If your roof is shared, it is useful to tell your neighbours about the visit.
What affects the price in Adelphi
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Adelphi
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Drones, thermal imaging and Adelphi roofs
Adelphi is about 2 miles from the restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS. We check whether the address falls inside it, and if it does we apply for permission, which isn’t always given. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If you run a business near Gabriel's Wharf, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Adelphi is about 1 mile south-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys in Adelphi for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Adelphi is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Here we cover the W1D, W1F and WC2H postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on York Road, Drury Lane and Maiden Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A301 and A400, Adelphi is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Covent Garden (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile south-west), Aldwych (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-west) and West End (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Adelphi
We work in homes and buildings around The BFI Reuben Library, St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School and London Nautical School and the streets around them. Also close by are Victoria Embankment Gardens (less than half a mile south) and The Theodore Bullfrog pub (under half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in Adelphi itself: London Charing Cross station. Other landmarks nearby include London Museum and Institute of Natural History (within half a mile north-east) and Montfichet's Tower (1 mile east). For a walk, there is St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.