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Drone Roof Survey in Slade Green
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Slade Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Slade Green
Drones need reasonable weather. High wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We are often asked to look into vegetation in valleys and gutters and standing water on a flat roof, across large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. That’s where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what can’t be reached safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Slade Green 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. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Slade Green (DA8, DA1, DA7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Slade Green
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
For a price for drone roof surveys in Slade Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Drones, thermal imaging and Slade Green roofs
Historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Slade Green goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Augustine's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Broadway Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Slade Green is about 1 mile south-east of Erith, in Greater London. We cover Slade Green and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Greater London coverage includes Slade Green. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the DA8, DA1 and DA7 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane. If you are just outside Slade Green, we cover North End (1 mile west), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Slade Green
Around Slade Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Braeburn Park, Railway Tavern and Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy. There is a railway station in Slade Green itself: Slade Green station. Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west) and Erith Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Surveys in Slade Green can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Common questions in Slade Green
Is my home in Slade Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Slade Green?
Parking in Slade Green, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Slade Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.