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Selsdon Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Selsdon, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Why act early in Selsdon
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. You can tackle the urgent items first. Arranging work in a smaller place like Selsdon is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
For a price for your roof in Selsdon, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Drone roof survey in Selsdon: what you get
We carry out drone roof surveys in Selsdon and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on any day of the week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below.
Around Selsdon, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Selsdon (CR2, CR0)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Selsdon
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.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Selsdon Primary and Nursery School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Drone roof surveys in Selsdon: local notes
The wider area around Selsdon has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 1 mile north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you live in an older home near St Francis, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. For businesses in and around places such as St George's Walk, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Selsdon can all book drone roof surveys. Selsdon is one of the places in Surrey we cover for drone roof surveys. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across CR2 and CR0 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Selsdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sir Julian Huxley pub, The Quest Academy and Littleheath Woods. The closest station to Selsdon is Sanderstead station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St George's Walk (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You cannot see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Selsdon: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Selsdon?
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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Selsdon?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a smaller place like Selsdon, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where 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.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
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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Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.