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Drone Roof Survey in Gants Hill
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Gants Hill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How a drone roof survey works in Gants Hill
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you are worried about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 Gants Hill is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Gants Hill (IG2, IG6, IG1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Gants Hill
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 0.4 miles south-west, show how far back building around Gants Hill goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
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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, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Surveys in Gants Hill can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Gants Hill
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take a building like Gearies Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Gants Hill is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Gants Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gants Hill. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
Surveys in IG2, IG6 and IG1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Bute Road, Perth Road and Shere Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A123, Gants Hill is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Newbury Park (1 mile east), Barkingside (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile south-west) and Ilford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Gants Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Valentines Park and Valentines High School. The closest station to Gants Hill is Ilford station, about 1.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Stratford Centre (3.9 miles south-west) and Goodmayes Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Gants Hill includes Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
Questions from Gants Hill
Is drone flying allowed in Gants Hill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Gants Hill?
It can be, so it’s useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Gants Hill
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters