Greater London · London and the South East
Sanderstead Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Sanderstead, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Common roof problems in Sanderstead
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
For a London address like Sanderstead, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
About our drone roof survey in Sanderstead
Drone roof surveys are available in Sanderstead and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Sanderstead as anywhere. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- A structural engineer’s report
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Sanderstead questions
How do I find out if my home in Sanderstead is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Sanderstead?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not 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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Is Sanderstead in your area?
Yes. Sanderstead is part of the area we cover.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Sanderstead runs like any other.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys in Sanderstead: local notes
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. With Addington Palace about 2.3 miles north-east, Sanderstead sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near St George's Walk, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. In Sanderstead, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Sanderstead and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: CR2 and CR8. That includes homes and businesses on Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue and the roads around them. Sanderstead is on the A2022, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Sanderstead: Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Around Sanderstead
Around Sanderstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Selsdon Park Hotel, Littleheath Woods and Riddlesdown Collegiate, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Riddlesdown station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sanderstead include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
What affects the price in Sanderstead
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.