Greater London · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Seething Wells
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Seething Wells, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Seething Wells
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see inside. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates on a high roof and wind damage high on the roof.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Seething Wells (KT6, KT1, KT7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in Seething Wells: local notes
About 1.3 miles north-west lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Seething Wells has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight.
For a London address like Seething Wells, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. For an older house near a landmark such as St Andrew's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Seething Wells is about 4 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. Seething Wells gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Across Greater London, we cover Seething Wells. London is in our area too.
We work across the KT6, KT1 and KT7 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Maple Road, Grove Road and North Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Seething Wells include Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east), Long Ditton (1 mile south), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Ditton Hill (1 mile south) and Weston Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Around Seething Wells
Around Seething Wells, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre, The City Arms and Hampton Court Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Seething Wells itself: Surbiton station. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (2.6 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and Kingston Hill Road area.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a London area like Seething Wells, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission 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.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Nearby places to Seething Wells
Also in Seething Wells
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
FAQs for Seething Wells
Is parking a problem for a survey in Seething Wells?
Sometimes, yes. If Seething Wells has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Is my home in Seething Wells listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. The loft space is checked separately, where there is safe access, as damp and daylight often show there first.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The flight waits for better weather. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so we’d move the date with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
What we are asked to look at in Seething Wells
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Seething Wells, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top