Greater London · London and the South East
Bromley Common Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Bromley Common. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
About our drone roof survey in Bromley Common
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and debris building up in hidden gutters.
London’s roofs are frequently hard to see from the street: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear 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 Bromley Common as anywhere. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Bromley Common (BR2, BR1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. In Bromley Common, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Bromley Common
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bromley Common?
It depends on the exact address and the weather 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Bromley Common?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What else we do in Bromley Common
What a drone roof survey looks like in Bromley Common
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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Trinity Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For a London address like Bromley Common, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Bromley Common is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. We visit Bromley Common as part of our work across Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Bromley Common and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of BR2 and BR1 for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Pope Road, Crown Lane and Church Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Southborough (1 mile north-east), Hayes (1 mile south-west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-east), Shortlands (2 miles north-west) and Keston (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Bromley Common
In Bromley Common, that means homes and buildings near Norman Park, The Chequers Public House and Bishop Justus CofE School. The nearest railway station is Bickley station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Bridgeways Day Hospital (within half a mile east) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.