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Netherne on-the-Hill Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Netherne on-the-Hill, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
How a drone roof survey works in Netherne on-the-Hill
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. Everything we find goes into a report with photographs. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, across chimney stacks, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
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 can’t be reached safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Netherne on-the-Hill as anywhere. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Netherne on-the-Hill (CR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a London area like Netherne on-the-Hill, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Do you need a drone roof survey in Netherne on-the-Hill?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
For a London address like Netherne on-the-Hill, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Questions from Netherne on-the-Hill
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Netherne on-the-Hill?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is my home in Netherne on-the-Hill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
What if my home is near an airport?
Only with the right permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
Do you work in Netherne on-the-Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Netherne on-the-Hill included.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Netherne on-the-Hill and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Drones, thermal imaging and Netherne on-the-Hill roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Coulsdon Sixth Form College will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Netherne on-the-Hill is about 2 miles south of Coulsdon, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Netherne on-the-Hill. Netherne on-the-Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We work across the CR5 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Village Square, Rookery Mead and Netherne Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Hooley (1 mile west), Merstham (2 miles south), Chaldon (2 miles south-east), South Merstham (2 miles south) and Gatton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Netherne on-the-Hill
Around Netherne on-the-Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shabden Park and the streets around them. Netherne on-the-Hill’s nearest station is Coulsdon South station, about 1.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (3.8 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (2.9 miles east). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.