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Drone Roof Survey in Mottingham
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Mottingham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Why act early in Mottingham
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photographs of every part we can see, 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. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Mottingham
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mottingham
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and wind damage high on the roof.
London’s roofs are frequently hard to see from the street: 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. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Mottingham as anywhere. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Mottingham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In Mottingham, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Mottingham
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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Mottingham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you run a business near The Glades, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Mottingham.
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. Surveys in Mottingham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SE9, SE12 and BR1. Whether your property is on Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Mottingham include Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Mottingham
In Mottingham, that means homes and buildings near Colfe's School, Chinbrook Meadows and Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Grove Park station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Mottingham include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Mottingham
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
If you look after a building such as Marvels Lane Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
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Mottingham questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Mottingham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Mottingham is listed?
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in Mottingham?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mottingham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Mottingham. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.