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Drone roof survey in New Cross, Greater London
Drone roof surveys in New Cross, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Standing water on a flat roof
Drone roof survey in New Cross
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you are worried about ridge and hip pieces working loose and hidden gutters full of leaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: restriction zones surround Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas of their own. Before a drone goes up in New Cross, the address is checked against all of them, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- New Cross (SE8, SE14, SE4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Useful tips for New Cross property owners
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In New Cross, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To get a price for drone roof surveys in New Cross, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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FAQs for New Cross
Is parking a problem for a survey in New Cross?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Is my home in New Cross listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
More services for New Cross
What we’re asked to look at in New Cross
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Flashings that have come away
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Anyone responsible for a site like Myatt Garden Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Drone roof surveys in New Cross: local notes
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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Historic houses like Queen's House, about 1.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around New Cross goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Parking in New Cross, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. Shop and office owners around Lewisham Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
New Cross is about 3 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. In New Cross, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. New Cross is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for drone roof surveys.
Here we cover the SE8, SE14 and SE4 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Ivy Road, Mona Road and Avon Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around New Cross include the A2209 and A2210, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to New Cross include St Johns (1 mile east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-west), Deptford (1 mile north-east), Nunhead (1 mile south-west) and Lewisham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Around New Cross
Around New Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wickham Arms, Fordham Park and Addey and Stanhope School. You’ll also find St. Paul's (0.7 miles north-east) and Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east). There’s a railway station in New Cross itself: New Cross station. Well-known places in the area include Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (1.5 miles east). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Prices for drone roof surveys in New Cross
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.