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Drone roof survey in Coombe, Greater London
A careful look at the roof at your property in Coombe, with photos and a written report.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Wind damage high on the roof
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate usually means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coombe
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. If you’re worried about eroded pointing on a chimney stack and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs alike.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: there are flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every address in Coombe is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Coombe questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Coombe?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Coombe is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Useful tips for Coombe property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a London area like Coombe, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
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 use the contact form.
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What else we do in Coombe
Drone roof surveys around Coombe
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church New Malden, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For a London address like Coombe, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Take a building like Coombe Hill Junior School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. We visit Coombe as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Coombe is one of the places in Greater London we cover for drone roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across KT2, KT3 and SW20 for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Coombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Canbury School, Coombe Girls' School and The Royal Oak Public House. For rail, the closest station is Norbiton station, about 1 mile south-west. Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (1.8 miles west) and White Lodge Museum (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Coombe include Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Coombe
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Coombe
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.