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Drone roof survey in East Sheen, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in East Sheen from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
About our drone roof survey in East Sheen
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and lifted or split lead flashings.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: 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 East Sheen is checked before any drone flight, and permission is never taken for granted.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- East Sheen (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
What a drone roof survey looks like in East Sheen
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of East Sheen. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The wider area around East Sheen has a long history of building, with Chiswick House about 1.3 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For a London address like East Sheen, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like Thomson House School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
East Sheen is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in East Sheen, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SW14, SW13 and SW15 is within our area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Elm Road, Well Lane and Fife Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around East Sheen: Mortlake (1 mile north-east), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Richmond upon Thames (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Around East Sheen
Around East Sheen, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hare and Hounds pub, Palewell Park and Ibstock Place School. There is a railway station in East Sheen itself: Mortlake station. Well-known places in the area include Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east) and Barnes Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near East Sheen include Duke's Hollow and Kew Gardens Lake.
How we price drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in East Sheen
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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, tell us when you book.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Questions from East Sheen
Can you fly a drone over a roof in East Sheen?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. East Sheen is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Sheen?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You will then get the report by email.