Greater London · London and the South East
Edmonton Drone Roof Survey
We carry out drone roof surveys in Edmonton and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Common roof problems in Edmonton
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
For businesses in and around places like Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Edmonton
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. Typical surveys look at plant growth and moss on the roof and wind damage high on the roof, across tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Edmonton (N9, N18, N13, EN1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Nearby places to Edmonton
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Common questions in Edmonton
Are there drone restrictions around Edmonton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Edmonton?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How do I book a survey in Edmonton?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Edmonton
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Drone roof surveys around Edmonton
Historic houses like Bruce Castle, about 1.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Edmonton goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. As a London address, Edmonton can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
Edmonton is about 9 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Whether the building in Edmonton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of the N9, N18, N13 and EN1 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on The Broadway, Plevna Road and Galahad Road. Edmonton sits on or near the B137 and B154. We also cover the places around Edmonton: Upper Edmonton (1 mile south), Picketts Lock (1 mile east), Northumberland Park (1 mile south), Ponders End (1 mile north-east) and Bush Hill Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Edmonton
Around Edmonton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near NiW Furniture pub, The Latymer School and Starks Field School. There is a railway station in Edmonton itself: Edmonton Green station. Nearby you will also find Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (less than half a mile north-east) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Highams Park Lake and Ainslie Wood.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Let us know what you want to see
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Edmonton
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs