Greater London · London and the South East
Bushey Mead Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Bushey Mead, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
What we’re asked to look at in Bushey Mead
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Take an older house close to Dundonald Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
How a drone roof survey works in Bushey Mead
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a report with photographs. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or split lead flashings and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: restriction zones surround Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas of their own. Every address in Bushey Mead is checked before any drone flight, and permission is never taken for granted.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Bushey Mead (SW20, SW19, SM4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Nearby places to Bushey Mead
More services for Bushey Mead
Flying and imaging in Bushey Mead
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Shop and office owners around Southside Wandsworth may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Bushey Mead is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book.
Bushey Mead is about 1 mile south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We visit Bushey Mead as part of our work across Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Bushey Mead and the places around it. London is in our area too.
All of SW20, SW19 and SM4 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road, all of which we cover. With the A298 close by, Bushey Mead is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Wimbledon Chase (1 mile east), Raynes Park (1 mile south-west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south-east), Copse Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Barnes (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Around Bushey Mead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Harris Academy Wimbledon, The Edward Rayne pub and Ursuline Preparatory School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Bushey Mead itself: Raynes Park station. Other landmarks nearby include Atkinson Morley Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bushey Mead include Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Bushey Mead runs like any other.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Bushey Mead questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bushey Mead?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I find out if my home in Bushey Mead is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Bushey Mead?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Bushey Mead?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.