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Wimbledon Chase Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Wimbledon Chase, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Common questions in Wimbledon Chase
Is my home in Wimbledon Chase listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Are there drone restrictions around Wimbledon Chase?
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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wimbledon Chase
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. We are often asked to look into cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and cracked mortar along the ridge, across flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: 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 Wimbledon Chase is checked before any drone flight, and permission is never taken for granted.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Wimbledon Chase (SW19, SW20, SM4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wimbledon Chase
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Nearby places to Wimbledon Chase
What else we do in Wimbledon Chase
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
When to book a survey in Wimbledon Chase
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Take a building like Wimbledon Chase Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Airspace, weather and Wimbledon Chase roofs
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. Southside House, about 1 mile north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wimbledon Chase. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For a London address like Wimbledon Chase, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Wimbledon Chase is about 1 mile south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Wimbledon Chase is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Wimbledon Chase. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SW19, SW20 and SM4 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Edna Road, Manor Road and Dorien Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Merton Park (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile west), Cannon Hill (1 mile south), Wimbledon (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Wimbledon Chase
We work in homes and buildings around Rutlish School, Cannon Hill Common and Wimbledon School of Art and the streets around them. Wimbledon Chase has its own railway station: Wimbledon Chase station. Nearby you will also find Southside Wandsworth (3.2 miles north) and Chessington Castle Hill (5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wimbledon Chase includes Merton Park Green Walks and Henman Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.