Drone surveys in London: roof and façade surveys across the capital
Drone roof surveys, façade inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across London, from the City and Canary Wharf to the outer boroughs.
High-rise blocks, mansion blocks, terraces, warehouses and listed buildings. We handle London’s airspace permissions, survey roofs and façades without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across London
Central London, the inner boroughs and the outer boroughs.
London has every type of building we survey: Georgian and Victorian terraces, mansion blocks, post-war estates, high-rise residential towers, warehouses and some of the country’s best-known listed buildings. Scaffolding in London is expensive, often needs a council licence and can block pavements for weeks.
A drone captures roofs and façades in one visit. High-rise and Building Safety Act work, insurance claims, planned maintenance and pre-purchase surveys are all common. We work for housing associations, councils, managing agents, freeholders, contractors and surveyors.
- City of LondonOffices and listed buildings
- Canary Wharf & DocklandsTowers and converted warehouses
- Westminster & the West EndMansion blocks and period buildings
- Camden & IslingtonTerraces and housing estates
- Hackney & Tower HamletsWarehouses, estates and new builds
- Southwark & LambethHousing estates and terraces
- Kensington & ChelseaStucco terraces and mansion blocks
- Wandsworth & BatterseaTerraces and riverside flats
- Greenwich & LewishamPeriod homes and estates
- Outer boroughsCroydon, Ealing, Barnet and beyond
High-rise or Building Safety Act work? We capture roof-level and façade imagery on tall buildings in one visit, without cradles or rope access. See façade surveys.
What we survey in London
Every service we offer is available in London. These are the ones London clients book most.
Roof surveys
Close-up imagery of every slope, valley, flashing and gutter on pitched and flat roofs, with an optional written condition report.
Terraces, blocks of flats, commercial roofsRoof surveys in London
Building surveys
Façades, parapets and high-level details captured from the air to support your survey, with no scaffold or cherry picker.
Surveyors, managing agentsBuilding surveys in London
Thermal surveys
Radiometric thermal imaging to find heat loss, missing insulation, damp and roof leaks. Best carried out between October and March.
Retrofit, social housing, commercialThermal surveys in London
Drone inspections
Live-streamed inspections of roofs, chimneys, towers and structures. Direct the pilot and look at the areas that matter to you.
Asset and facilities managersDrone inspections in London
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in London
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on London construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in LondonFlying in London: the airspace we plan around
London has the most complex airspace in the country. These are the checks we make for every London address before we quote.
Heathrow and London City
Much of London sits inside the London Control Zone, with Flight Restriction Zones around Heathrow, London City and other airports. We arrange permission from air traffic control before the survey date.
Central London restricted area
Central London, including Westminster and the Royal Parks, has a restricted area with tight rules on drone flights. Helicopter routes and the London Heliport add more. We plan these flights well in advance.
Prisons
Prisons including Belmarsh, Wandsworth, Brixton and Pentonville have restricted airspace around them. Nearby sites need extra planning.
Rail and the Underground
Rail lines, stations and above-ground Underground lines run across the city. Network Rail has its own rules for drones near its property, on top of CAA rules.
Restricted doesn’t mean impossible
Restricted zones need more planning and the right permissions. They don’t stop a survey going ahead. Our pilots and office team work together to get approval for even the trickiest London sites.
- Airspace checked for every address before we quote
- Permissions requested on your behalf
- Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) for every job
- Weather planned in, including thermal survey conditions
From address to results in four steps
- 1Send us the address
Tell us where the site is and what you need, using the quote form or by phone.
- 2We assess it remotely
Free desk-based check of airspace, access and the best capture method. Fixed quote usually the same working day.
- 3We get the permissions
Air traffic control, landowner and site permissions arranged, plus RAMS for your site team.
- 4We fly and deliver
Survey carried out on the agreed date. Images in your secure portal within 48 hours, reports to follow.
Watch the inspection live
We can live-stream the flight so you and your team can see the inspection as it happens, talk to the pilot and ask for a closer look at specific areas, without travelling to site.
Mapping and surveyor support
As well as imagery and reports, we produce maps, 3D models, point clouds and internal and external scans, so surveyors can measure and report on London assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near London
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from London.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Yes, with the right permissions. Central London has some of the tightest airspace rules in the country, so we apply for permissions well before the survey date and tell you the lead time when we quote.
Can you survey high-rise blocks?
Yes. We capture roof-level and façade imagery on tall buildings in one visit, without cradles, rope access or scaffolding. It’s often used as condition evidence for Building Safety Act work.
Do you cover all the London boroughs?
Yes. We survey across all 32 boroughs and the City of London, and into the towns around the M25. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
How quickly can you get to a site in London?
London is about 215 miles from our Liverpool head office, so we plan visits in advance and often group them together. We’ll give you a date when we send your quote.
How much does a drone roof survey in London cost?
Our drone roof inspections start from £250 + VAT for domestic properties and £350 + VAT for commercial properties, the same as anywhere else we cover. Larger sites and portfolios are quoted individually. See our drone survey prices.
Do I need to be on site for the survey?
Not usually. For most surveys we only need permission to access the area we fly from. If you’d like to see the inspection, we can live-stream it so you can watch remotely and direct the pilot.
Get your fixed-fee quote
Send us the London address or postcode. We’ll do the rest.
Tell us where the property is and what you need. We’ll carry out a free desk-based assessment covering airspace, access and site constraints, then send a fixed-fee quote, usually the same working day.
- 1
Send your postcode and requirements using the form
- 2
We assess your site remotely: airspace checks, access and the right capture method
- 3
You receive a fixed quote with no hidden extras
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We book in, fly, capture and deliver to your secure online portal
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