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Drone roof survey in Lee, Greater London
Drone roof surveys in Lee from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Lee: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lee?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Lee is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. 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. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Lee listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Lee?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Drone roof survey in Lee: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We’re often asked to look into cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and ridge pieces that have lifted, across large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back 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. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Lee (SE12, SE13, SE3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What else we do in Lee
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
What a drone roof survey looks like in Lee
Lee is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Lee has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Lewisham Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. As a London address, Lee can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Greenwich, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Lee and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in SE12, SE13 and SE3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Old Road, Manor Lane and Mallet Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Lee, we cover Hither Green (1 mile west), Horn Park (1 mile south-east), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile west) and Blackheath (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Lee
We work in homes and buildings around Manor House Gardens, Trinity Church of England School and International Academy of Greenwich, among other places. There is a railway station in Lee itself: Lee station. Other landmarks nearby include Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Lee includes Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lee
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents and landlords in Lee book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Lee
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
When to book a survey in Lee
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Problems we come across often include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
If you look after a building such as Brindishe Lee School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Lee, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Lee, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.