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Berry's Green Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Berry's Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
About our drone roof survey in Berry's Green
Prices start 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. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge and hip tiles and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy, in Berry's Green as anywhere. Tell us about the building and access when you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Berry's Green (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates frequently point to corroded nails. We can see the extent of it from above.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Berry's Green
Is drone flying allowed in Berry's Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Berry's Green is about 2 miles from Biggin Hill Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. 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. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Berry's Green?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Flying and imaging in Berry's Green
Biggin Hill Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. With Down House about 1.3 miles north, Berry's Green 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Cudham Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For a London address like Berry's Green, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Berry's Green is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Berry's Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Berry's Green is one of the places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
We work across the TN16 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Berry's Green Road, St Margarets Avenue and St Johns Rise or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Single Street (1 mile north), Cudham (1 mile north-east), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Berry's Green
In Berry's Green, that means homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School and The Old Jail Public House. For rail, the closest station is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Princess Royal University Hospital (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Berry's Green include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- A structural engineer’s report
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Landlord and commercial surveys in Berry's Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
How we price drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Berry's Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.