Greater London · London and the South East
Westcombe Park Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Westcombe Park, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
How a drone roof survey works in Westcombe Park
Drone roof surveys are available in Westcombe Park and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on any day of the week. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. If you’re worried about lifted or split lead flashings and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. We take care to focus on the roof we have been asked to look at, in Westcombe Park as anywhere. Tell us about the building and access when booking. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Westcombe Park (SE10, SE7, SE3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Westcombe Park
Is parking a problem for a survey in Westcombe Park?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Westcombe Park?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Westcombe Park is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. 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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Westcombe Park, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Prices for drone roof surveys in Westcombe Park
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Westcombe Park
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westcombe Park
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Drone roof surveys around Westcombe Park
Westcombe Park is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Lewisham Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. If you look after a building such as Halstow Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Westcombe Park, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Westcombe Park is about 2 miles east of New Cross, in Greater London. Anywhere in Westcombe Park, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Greater London, we cover Westcombe Park.
All of SE10, SE7 and SE3 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like Webb Road, Horn Lane and Hardy Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Westcombe Park: Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Maze Hill (1 mile west), Greenwich (1 mile west), New Charlton (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Westcombe Park
We work in homes and buildings around Blackheath High School, Wildwood Montessori School and East Greenwich Pleasaunce, among other places. Westcombe Park has its own railway station: Westcombe Park station. Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Castle (1 mile south-west) and Charlton Athletic Museum (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.