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Drone roof survey in Anerley, Greater London
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Anerley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
How a drone roof survey works in Anerley
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and lead work pulling away at abutments.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot be reached safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Anerley as anywhere. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Anerley (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Anerley moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
More services for Anerley
Flying and imaging in Anerley
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Kingswood House lies about 1.3 miles north-west, so building around Anerley goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you run a business near Whitgift Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Anerley is about 2 miles north-east of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys in Anerley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Anerley is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. There is also a page for London.
All of SE20, SE19 and SE26 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Maple Road, Padua Road and Genoa Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Penge (1 mile east), Crystal Palace (1 mile north), Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Around Anerley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crystal Palace School, Crystal Palace Dinosaurs and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. There’s a railway station in Anerley itself: Anerley station. A little further out are Crystal Palace Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Whitgift Centre (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Anerley include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Anerley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Anerley?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Anerley?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
What if my home is near an airport?
Sometimes, with permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. If permission isn’t given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Anerley
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Common roof problems in Anerley
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
For a London address like Anerley, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.