Drone surveys
See the parts of a property you cannot reach.
Drone roof inspections for chimneys, coverings and difficult-to-access areas in Beckenham, South London and surrounding areas.
Drone Survey
£299
Fixed fee for a standard London residential property.
The service
A safer, closer view from above.
A drone survey uses a camera drone to capture detailed images of roofs, chimneys, gutters and upper walls that cannot be seen properly from the ground.
It can provide close external views without scaffolding or ladders for the initial visual inspection. The imagery is reviewed by a surveyor, so the visible condition can be considered in context.
It suits terraced streets, tall period houses, large roofs and any property where the condition of the upper parts is uncertain.
What we look at
What a drone survey can help identify.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge, hip and valley condition
- Chimney stacks, pots and flashings
- Flat roofs, dormers and extensions
- Blocked or damaged gutters and rainwater goods
- Upper elevations, parapets and pointing
- Vegetation, debris and signs of water ingress
Drone imagery is visual only. It cannot see beneath coverings, inside the roof space or behind finishes. Flights depend on weather, airspace and site conditions, and are carried out in line with UK drone regulations.
When it helps
When a drone survey makes sense.
- Roofs that are hidden from street level
- Tall or multi-storey period houses
- Chimneys and parapets you cannot see closely
- Before paying for scaffolding
- Checking suspected storm damage
- Adding aerial detail to a RICS survey
- Before buying a property with an uncertain roof
- Planning roof repairs or a loft conversion
Choosing the right survey
Drone survey or a traditional inspection?
A drone survey provides detailed external aerial views. A roof survey focuses on the accessible internal roof space and visible structure, while a RICS Home Survey considers the property as a whole. We can help you choose the appropriate service.
How it works
Four clear steps.
- 01
Book
Get your quote online or call. We check the address, airspace and what you want us to look at.
- 02
Capture
Aerial images are captured of the agreed roof areas, chimneys or upper elevations where conditions allow.
- 03
Review
An independent surveyor reviews the imagery and explains the visible observations.
- 04
Discuss
Talk the findings through with your surveyor and agree any next steps.
Pricing
Drone Survey
£299
For larger, unusual or hard to access properties we confirm the fee before booking, so there are no surprises.
Get your quoteIncluded
- Aerial views of agreed external areas
- Close imagery of difficult-to-access roof details
- Surveyor review of visible conditions
- Clear observations and practical next steps
Questions, answered
Clarity before you commit.
Further reading
Independent advice. Personal service.