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Drone roof survey in New Eltham, Greater London
Drone roof surveys in New Eltham and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
About our drone roof survey in New Eltham
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and plant growth and moss on the roof, across valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and fragile roofs.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That’s where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what can’t be reached 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in New Eltham we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- 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.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and New Eltham roofs
About 1.1 miles north-west lies Eltham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around New Eltham has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take a building like Wyborne Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to All Saints Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. Anywhere in New Eltham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Greater London coverage includes New Eltham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
All of SE9, DA15 and BR7 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
What’s near New Eltham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Elmstead Wood and St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School. There’s a railway station in New Eltham itself: New Eltham station. Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Prices for drone roof surveys in New Eltham
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Questions from New Eltham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in New Eltham?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Eltham?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and follow the drone code.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
That depends on where the roof is. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first. Allow a little extra time if your home is close to an airport.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Landlord and commercial surveys in New Eltham
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in New Eltham and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we are asked to look at in New Eltham
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
For businesses in and around places such as The Glades, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow.