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Drone roof survey in Nash, Greater London
Wondering about the roof at a property in Nash? You can book a drone roof survey in Nash and across Greater London.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Nash
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see inside. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into loose ridge and hip tiles and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, across large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs.
London’s roofs are frequently hard to see from the street: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Nash (BR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a visit in Nash, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Nash
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it 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 often older than it looks.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Nash
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Questions from Nash
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Nash?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Nash is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is your drone operator registered?
We are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How long does the visit take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Pre-flight checks of the site and the weather are part of that.
Airspace, weather and Nash roofs
Biggin Hill Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. 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.
Shop and office owners around The Mall may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. For a London address like Nash, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day. Anyone responsible for a site like Wickham Common Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Nash is about 3 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. Nash is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Nash is one of the places in Greater London where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across BR2 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Nash Lane and North Pole Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Keston (1 mile east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-east), Hayes (1 mile north), New Addington (2 miles south-west) and Farthing Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Nash
In Nash, that means homes and buildings near The Greyhound pub, All Saints Catholic School and Coney Hall Recreation Ground and the streets around them. Nash’s nearest station is Hayes (Kent) station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (3.2 miles north) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Nash includes Hutchinson's Bank and Summer Hill.
Towns and villages near Nash
Other services in Nash
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.