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Drone roof survey in Herne Hill, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Herne Hill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Drone roof survey in Herne Hill: what you get
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you’ve noticed chimney tops in poor condition and debris building up in hidden gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy, in Herne Hill as anywhere. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Herne Hill (SE22, SW2, SE24)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Drone roof surveys in Herne Hill: local notes
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Herne Hill. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For a London address like Herne Hill, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Herne Hill is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Herne Hill can all book drone roof surveys. Herne Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for drone roof surveys.
Here we cover the SE22, SW2 and SE24 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Jelf Road, Dewey Lane and Talma Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A204 and A2214, Herne Hill is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Herne Hill: Dulwich Village (1 mile south-east), East Dulwich (1 mile north-east), Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Denmark Hill (1 mile north) and Camberwell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Around Herne Hill
Around Herne Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Charter School, Half Moon pub and Belair Park and the streets around them. Herne Hill has its own railway station: North Dulwich station. Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-east) and House of Dreams Museum (0.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
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What else we do in Herne Hill
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, 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. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
For a price for your roof in Herne Hill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Herne Hill
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen 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.
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.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Herne Hill
Is parking a problem for a survey in Herne Hill?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Is drone flying allowed in Herne Hill?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Herne Hill is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, 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. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In Herne Hill, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we’re asked to look at in Herne Hill
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Kingswood House lies about 1.7 miles south, so building around Herne Hill goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?