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Drone roof survey in Long Ditton, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Long Ditton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Long Ditton
We carry out drone roof surveys in Long Ditton and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly seven days a week. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you are worried about debris building up in hidden gutters and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot be reached 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Long Ditton
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Long Ditton
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate usually means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
Places near Long Ditton
Other services in Long Ditton
Surveys for landlords and agents in Long Ditton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Surveys in Long Ditton can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, 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.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you 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.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Long Ditton
Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Historic houses such as Hampton Court Palace, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Long Ditton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Bentall Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. If you look after a building such as Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Long Ditton is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Long Ditton is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in KT6 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Around Long Ditton
We work in homes and buildings around Shrewsbury House School, Stokes Field and Raintree pub. For rail, the closest station is Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
Long Ditton: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Long Ditton?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Long Ditton?
Parking in Long Ditton, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs