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Drone roof survey in Deptford, Greater London
Drone roof surveys across Deptford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof survey in Deptford
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, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a written report with photographs. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. Typical surveys look at chimney tops in poor condition and cracked mortar along the ridge, on fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: 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. Before a drone goes up in Deptford, the address is checked against all of them, and permission is never taken for granted.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Deptford (SE8, SE10, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Let us know what you want to see
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What we are asked to look at in Deptford
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
For an older house near a landmark like St. Paul's, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Nearby places to Deptford
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What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Surveys in Deptford can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Deptford: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Deptford?
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.
Is drone flying allowed in Deptford?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Deptford. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is Deptford in your area?
Yes. We carry out drone roof surveys in Deptford, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Drone roof surveys around Deptford
Deptford is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. About 1 mile east lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around Deptford has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around Lewisham Shopping Centre may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. For hotels and guest houses around Deptford, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Deptford is about 3 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Deptford and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Deptford and the places around it.
We work across the SE8, SE10 and SE14 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Mill Lane, Dixon Road and Clare Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A2209, Deptford is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Deptford, we cover New Cross (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile south), Millwall (1 mile north), Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Deptford
Around Deptford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Addey and Stanhope School, Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Deptford Arms. There is a railway station in Deptford itself: Deptford station. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (1.1 miles east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.