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Drone Roof Survey in New Charlton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around New Charlton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Drone roof survey in New Charlton
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip pieces working loose and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and large and complex 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 as you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in New Charlton?
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Hotels and guest houses near New Charlton can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Flying and imaging in New Charlton
New Charlton is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Gallions Reach Shopping Park, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. Take a building like Royal Greenwich Trust School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. If you’re in New Charlton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the SE7, SE18 and E16 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Around New Charlton
We work in homes and buildings around Thames Barrier Park, Thorntree Primary School and The Victoria pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in New Charlton itself: Charlton station. Other landmarks nearby include Charlton Athletic Museum (less than half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Gilbert's Pit.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Surveys in New Charlton can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
FAQs for New Charlton
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in New Charlton?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
How do I find out if my home in New Charlton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover New Charlton?
Yes, we do. We carry out drone roof surveys in New Charlton, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
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 get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.