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Drone Roof Survey in Westerham
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Westerham.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
How a drone roof survey works in Westerham
We carry out drone roof surveys in Westerham 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 check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. If you’ve noticed flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. Images are taken to show the roof we’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Tell us about the building and access when you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Westerham (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in Westerham?
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In Westerham, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- 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.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys in Westerham: local notes
Historic houses such as Quebec House, about 0.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Westerham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Parking in Westerham, as in most of London, takes a little planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Westerham is about 5 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys in Westerham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Westerham is one of the places in Greater London we cover for drone roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN16 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Market Square, London Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Westerham on the A25 and B2024, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Westerham, we cover Force Green (1 mile north), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile south-west), Goodley Stock (2 miles south), The Chart (2 miles south-west) and South Street (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Orpington (8 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north), Thornton Heath (12 miles north-west), Croydon (10 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north-west) and Plumstead (15 miles north).
Near you in Westerham
We work in homes and buildings around The Olde House At Home Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hurst Green station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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FAQs for Westerham
Is drone flying allowed in Westerham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Westerham?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Westerham?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.