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Drone roof survey in Furzedown, Greater London
Drone roof surveys in Furzedown and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How a drone roof survey works in Furzedown
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge and hip tiles and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what can’t be reached safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Furzedown as anywhere. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Furzedown (SW16, SW17, CR4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we’re asked to look at in Furzedown
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Paul's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Furzedown moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for drone roof surveys in Furzedown, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Why act early in Furzedown
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Furzedown
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
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FAQs for Furzedown
Is parking a problem for a survey in Furzedown?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Furzedown 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’s worth checking before planning any.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We point the camera at your roof only. Neighbouring homes and gardens aren’t the subject, and flights are kept short. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you work in Furzedown?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Furzedown.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access, as damp and daylight often show there first.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Furzedown
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Furzedown. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
For businesses in and around places such as Southside Wandsworth, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. Take a building like Graveney School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Furzedown is about 3 miles east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Furzedown and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Furzedown is one of the places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the SW16, SW17 and CR4 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Deal Road, Links Road and Seely Road. With the A216 close by, Furzedown is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Furzedown include Streatham Park (1 mile north-east), Tooting (1 mile west), Tooting Bec (1 mile west), Streatham (1 mile east) and Colliers Wood (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Furzedown
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Holland Tringham pub, Figge's Marsh and Furzedown Secondary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tooting station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St Benedict's Hospital (less than half a mile west) and London Sewing Machine Museum (0.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.