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Shooter's Hill Drone Roof Survey
Independent drone roof surveys in Shooter's Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
About our drone roof survey in Shooter's Hill
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. Typical surveys look at chimney tops in poor condition and ridge pieces that have lifted, on flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy, in Shooter's Hill as anywhere. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when booking. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Shooter's Hill (SE18, SE9, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Shooter's Hill roofs
The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 1 mile of Shooter's Hill. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA 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 such as Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Eltham Palace, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shooter's Hill. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Shooter's Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Surveys in Shooter's Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Shooter's Hill is one of the places in Greater London where we work for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SE18, SE9 and DA16. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Brent Road, Dover Road and Kinlet Road and the roads around them. We also cover Kidbrooke (1 mile west), Well Hall (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile east), Avery Hill (1 mile south) and Plumstead (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Shooter's Hill
In Shooter's Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Public House, Eaglesfield Park and Deansfield Primary School. The nearest railway station is Falconwood station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.9 miles north) and Greenwich Castle (3 miles west). Open spaces near Shooter's Hill include Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Surveys in Shooter's Hill can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Shooter's Hill: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Shooter's Hill?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shooter's Hill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks frequently start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shooter's Hill
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. In Shooter's Hill, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Shooter's Hill
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
For a London address like Shooter's Hill, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What follow-up you get after the report