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Drone Roof Survey in Greengate
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Greengate, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
What a drone roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
About our drone roof survey in Greengate
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most frequently book us about wind damage high on the roof and debris building up in hidden gutters.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in Greengate?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
FAQs for Greengate
Is parking a problem for a survey in Greengate?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is drone flying allowed in Greengate?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Greengate is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof 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 whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Drone roof surveys around Greengate
Greengate is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. 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.
With Eastbury Manor House about 3.1 miles east, the area around Greengate has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Hotels and guest houses near Greengate can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Whether the building in Greengate is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the E13, E6 and E16 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Around Greengate
We work in homes and buildings around Coach And Horses Public House, Lister Community School and West Ham Park, among other places. The closest station to Greengate is West Ham station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. A little further out are West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Stratford Centre (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Greengate moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.