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Plashet Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Plashet.
- Flashings that have come away
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Plashet
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. Common reasons to book are outlets choked with leaves and silt and lifted or split lead flashings, across large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and fragile roofs.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Plashet
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Plashet?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 1 mile of Plashet. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Plashet listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you cover Plashet for drone roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Plashet.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
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 do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. In Plashet, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A photo-illustrated written report
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Plashet we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are 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
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Plashet
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
Do you need a drone roof survey in Plashet?
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
For a London address like Plashet, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey will not cover
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Drone roof surveys around Plashet
The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 1 mile of Plashet. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you look after a building like Plashet School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With Valentines Mansion about 2.2 miles north, the area around Plashet has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. We cover Plashet and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Plashet is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Drone roof surveys in E6, E12 and E7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Around Plashet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Monega Primary School, The Overdraft Tavern and West Ham Park. Plashet’s nearest station is Woodgrange Park station, about 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Newham University Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.