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Drone Roof Survey in Seven Kings
Drone roof surveys in Seven Kings, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof survey in Seven Kings: what you get
We carry out drone roof surveys in Seven Kings and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. Typical surveys look at tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, across flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs.
London’s roofs are frequently 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 cannot be reached safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Seven Kings (IG3, IG2, IG1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Seven Kings
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Hotels and guest houses near Seven Kings can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
What a drone roof survey looks like in Seven Kings
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. About 1.4 miles west lies Valentines Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Seven Kings has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near The Brewery, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. If you look after a building such as Downshall Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Seven Kings is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys in Seven Kings for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in IG3, IG2 and IG1 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on New Road, Lynn Road and High Road and the roads around them. Seven Kings is on the A118, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Newbury Park (1 mile north-west), Ilford (1 mile south-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-west), Barkingside (1 mile north-west) and Cranbrook (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Seven Kings
In Seven Kings, that means homes and buildings near Palmer Catholic Academy and South Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Seven Kings itself: Seven Kings station. Well-known places in the area include The Brewery (3.6 miles east) and Redbridge Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hainault Lodge and Hollow Pond.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Seven Kings runs like any other.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Common questions in Seven Kings
Are there drone restrictions around Seven Kings?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Seven Kings?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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.