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Drone roof survey in Lewisham, Greater London
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Lewisham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lewisham
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about blocked valleys and parapet gutters and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. Images are taken to show the roof we’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when booking. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Lewisham (SE13, SE8, SE6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lewisham
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Drone roof surveys around Lewisham
The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Lewisham. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Lewisham is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you look after a building such as St Saviour's Catholic Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as St Stephen's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Lewisham is about 3 miles west of Eltham, in Greater London. Lewisham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Lewisham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for drone roof surveys.
We survey roofs across the SE13, SE8 and SE6 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Station Road, Lewisham High Street and Lewis Grove or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Lewisham on the B220, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ladywell (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile north-west), Hither Green (1 mile south-east), Blackheath (1 mile north-east) and Lee (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lewisham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Joseph's Academy, Ladywell Fields and The Watch House, among other places. Lewisham has its own railway station: Lewisham station. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (1.2 miles north) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
Lewisham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Lewisham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Lewisham?
Sometimes, yes. If Lewisham has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lewisham
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Any roof job in Lewisham means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lewisham
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photos and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow.
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What else we do in Lewisham
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In Lewisham, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Do you need a drone roof survey in Lewisham?
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Lewisham means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one