Greater London · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Merton, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Merton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Merton
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. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Typical surveys look at cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and ridge and hip pieces working loose, across valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. We take care to focus on the roof we have been asked to look at. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when booking. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Merton (SW19)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Merton
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Merton
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Other services in Merton
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Merton: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Merton is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is drone flying allowed in Merton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of Merton. 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 cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you cover Merton for drone roof surveys?
Yes, we do. We carry out drone roof surveys in Merton, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a London area like Merton, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission 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.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a drone roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Drone roof surveys around Merton
Merton 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. Historic houses like Southside House, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Merton goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Anyone responsible for a site like Merton Abbey Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near St John The Divine, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. For a London address like Merton, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Merton and the surrounding area. Across Greater London, we cover Merton. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the SW19 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close or a nearby road, we can help. With the A24 close by, Merton is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Merton
Around Merton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Nelson Arms, Wimbledon School of Art and Wandle Park and the streets around them. Merton’s nearest station is Haydons Road station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (2.8 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.