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Drone roof survey in Crofton, Greater London
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Crofton, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Drones, thermal imaging and Crofton roofs
Bromley Palace, about 3.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crofton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Parking in Crofton, as in most of London, takes a little planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking, as a space near the door can’t be promised. If you live in an older home near Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We cover Crofton and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Crofton. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the BR6 and BR5 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Crofton include Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Crofton
We work in homes and buildings around The Priory School, Newstead Wood School and The Maxwell pub, among other places. Crofton has its own railway station: Orpington station. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Crofton includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
Drone roof survey in Crofton: what you get
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports like Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We are frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates on a high roof and plant growth and moss on the roof, on valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. We take care to focus on the roof we have been asked to look at, in Crofton as anywhere. Let us know about the building and access as you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In Crofton, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Crofton: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Crofton?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Crofton 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 is worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
It depends where in central London. Restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs need NATS permission before a flight. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you work in Crofton?
Yes. We cover Crofton and the rest of Greater London. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Flying inside a flight restriction zone needs permission from the airport or air traffic control. Allow a little extra time if your home is close to an airport.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crofton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crofton and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. You can show exactly where the problem is. In Crofton, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Common roof problems in Crofton
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Shop and office owners around The Mall may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report