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Blendon Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Blendon and across Greater London.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Wind damage high on the roof
Drone roof survey in Blendon: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We are frequently asked to look into debris building up in hidden gutters and worn lead at chimneys and walls, on valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
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. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Blendon (DA5, DA15, DA6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Drones, thermal imaging and Blendon roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you live in an older home near St James the Great, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you run a business near Broadway Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Blendon is about 1 mile south-east of Welling, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Blendon can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across DA5, DA15 and DA6 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Penn Lane, Hurst Road and Brook Lane. Being close to the A221, Blendon is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. We also cover Bexley (1 mile south-east), Crook Log (1 mile north), Welling (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east) and Bexleyheath (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Around Blendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Danson Park, The Royal Oak Public House and Hurst Primary School and the streets around them. Blendon’s nearest station is Albany Park station, about 0.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Bexley Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Blendon
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
Common roof problems in Blendon
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Blendon is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Prices for drone roof surveys in Blendon
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Common questions in Blendon
Are there drone restrictions around Blendon?
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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Blendon listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Blendon moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What else we do in Blendon
Useful tips for Blendon property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.