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Drone roof survey in Bromley, Greater London
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Bromley and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
How a drone roof survey works in Bromley
Drone roof surveys are available in Bromley and throughout London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about loose ridge and hip tiles and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
London’s roofs are frequently hard to see from the street: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear 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, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Bromley (BR2, BR1, BR6, BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Bromley
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
For a London address like Bromley, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Bromley
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Bromley questions
Are there drone restrictions around Bromley?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Bromley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Surveys in Bromley can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Drone roof surveys in Bromley: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mark's Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For businesses in and around places such as The Mall, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Bromley is about 8 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Bromley and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Bromley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
All of BR2, BR1, BR6 and BR5 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and St Paul's Square, all of which we cover. Main roads around Bromley include the A222 and A223, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Bromley include Sundridge (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile north), Bickley (1 mile east), Widmore (1 mile east) and Downham (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Bromley
Around Bromley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bullers Wood School for Boys, The Richmal Crompton pub and Church House Gardens and the streets around them. Bromley has its own railway station: Bromley South station. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (within half a mile east) and Bromley Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Not far away are Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs