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South Wimbledon Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in South Wimbledon. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in South Wimbledon: what you get
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about worn lead at chimneys and walls and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: there are flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every address in South Wimbledon is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- South Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in South Wimbledon
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for drone roof surveys in South Wimbledon, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Any roof job in South Wimbledon means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
South Wimbledon questions
How do I find out if my home in South Wimbledon is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in South Wimbledon?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access, as damp and daylight often show there first.
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What a drone roof survey looks like in South Wimbledon
The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of South Wimbledon. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The wider area around South Wimbledon has a long history of building, with Southside House about 1.6 miles west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
As a London address, South Wimbledon can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
South Wimbledon is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Whether the building in South Wimbledon is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. South Wimbledon is one of the places in Greater London we cover for drone roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Drone roof surveys in SW19, SW20 and SW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Gap Road, Mina Road and York Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Merton (1 mile south-east), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-east), Summerstown (1 mile north-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Near you in South Wimbledon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wimbledon High School, Wibbas Down Inn and Willington School. South Wimbledon has its own railway station: Wimbledon station. Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (2.4 miles north) and Wimbledon Museum (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London area like South Wimbledon, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know 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’s safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
When to book a survey in South Wimbledon
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
The streets around a church like Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring