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Barkingside Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barkingside. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Drone roof survey in Barkingside: what you get
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you’re worried about coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs alike.
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. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Barkingside (IG6, IG2, IG5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Barkingside
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Why it is worth a survey now in Barkingside
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. In Barkingside, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Airspace, weather and Barkingside roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as Avanti Court Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Barkingside is about 3 miles south-east of Woodford, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Barkingside and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Barkingside and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the IG6, IG2 and IG5 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Bute Road, Duke Road and Oaks Lane. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Newbury Park (1 mile south), Fullwell Cross (1 mile north), Gants Hill (1 mile south-west), Fairlop (1 mile north) and Seven Kings (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Barkingside
Around Barkingside, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The New Fairlop Oak pub, Fairlop Waters and Ilford County High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Seven Kings station, about 1.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include King George Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Redbridge Museum (2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Places near Barkingside
What else we do in Barkingside
How we price drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Barkingside
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barkingside?
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.
Are there drone restrictions around Barkingside?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover Barkingside?
Yes, we do. Barkingside is part of the area we cover.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What we’re asked to look at in Barkingside
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 1.2 miles south-west, show how far back building around Barkingside goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Surveys in Barkingside can be booked for any day of the week. 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 often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.