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Drone roof survey in Charlton, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Charlton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
Drone roof survey in Charlton
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. If you are worried about ridge pieces that have lifted and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Charlton, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Charlton (TW17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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What affects the price in Charlton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Charlton, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Questions from Charlton
How do I find out if my home in Charlton 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Charlton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Charlton
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you look after a building like Littleton CofE Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charlton
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents and landlords in Charlton book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Drones, thermal imaging and Charlton roofs
Charlton is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Hampton Court Palace, about 4.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Charlton. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Charlton as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across TW17 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Charlton include Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Charlton
In Charlton, that means homes and buildings near Sunbury Manor School, The Bishop Wand Church of England School and Sunbury Park, among other places. Charlton’s nearest station is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.