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Drone Roof Survey in Foots Cray
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Foots Cray, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Wind damage high on the roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Foots Cray
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Foots Cray. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Drone roof survey in Foots Cray: what you get
Drone roof surveys are available in Foots Cray and throughout London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on any day of the week. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, on fragile roofs, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: 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. Every address in Foots Cray is checked before any drone flight, and permission is never taken for granted.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Foots Cray
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are frequently invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
If you look after a building such as Orchard Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a visit in Foots Cray, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
For a price for drone roof surveys in Foots Cray, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Common questions in Foots Cray
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Foots Cray?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Foots Cray is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is Foots Cray in your area?
Yes. Foots Cray is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Why it is worth a survey now in Foots Cray
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. You can show exactly where the problem is. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Foots Cray
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
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Drone roof surveys in Foots Cray: local notes
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 2.8 miles north lies Danson House, a reminder of how long the area around Foots Cray has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Foots Cray, along with any off-street space. Shop and office owners around Broadway Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Roofs in Foots Cray get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Foots Cray is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of the DA14 and BR5 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue. Being close to the A223, Foots Cray is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Foots Cray
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Foots Cray Meadows, Kemnal Technology College and Walsingham School and the streets around them. The closest station to Foots Cray is Sidcup station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Foots Cray include Summer Hill and The Warren.