Residential Drone Roof Surveys in London
Buying a home, dealing with a leak or sorting out insurance? See your roof in detail, without scaffolding. From £189+VAT.
CAA-Qualified Pilots · PDRA01‑27664 From terraced houses to the Houses of Parliament What Do You Need the Survey For?
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Buying or Selling a Property
Take a closer look before a big decision. Get clear roof images to help you understand the condition, consider likely repairs and see where further investigation may be needed.
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Insurance Roof Surveys
An insurance roof check needn’t be a hassle. Get a clear record of your flat roof for your insurer, with useful detail to help you understand its condition and plan maintenance.
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Leaks & Roof Damage
Worried about a leak or roof damage? We’ll show you the areas you can’t see from the ground, helping you investigate the problem and decide what to do next.
Leak inspections
The survey
A Clear View of Your Roof, Without Scaffolding
You shouldn’t have to guess what’s happening on your roof. Our drone surveys are a faster, safer and more affordable alternative to putting up scaffolding for an inspection. There’s also no need for someone to walk across the roof simply to inspect it, reducing the risk of damaging tiles or other roof coverings.
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Our pilots use high-performance drones with advanced cameras, selecting the right equipment for your property. We capture detailed 4K video and still images, giving you the clarity to make confident decisions about maintenance, leaks or a property purchase. For help understanding what the images show, we can also arrange a written report with practical advice on repairs and maintenance. Tell us what’s prompted the survey and we’ll talk through the best way to help.
“I have had fantastic service, the video was amazing and it even identified some additional issues we didn’t even know we had with our solar panel wires. So the survey has paid for itself a few times over!”
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What the Footage Shows
From the whole roof to individual tiles, flashings and gutters, we capture close detail and wider context views so you can understand what you’re seeing. Tell us about any areas of concern and we’ll give them particular attention.
The process
How a Roof Hawk Survey Works
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Tell Us About the Property
Email or call with the address and what you need to find out. We’ll confirm the coverage, total price and arrangements.
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We Survey the Roof
We plan the flight, handle required permissions and film the roof, including your areas of concern. Usually, you do not need to be there.
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You Receive the Footage
Your video and stills are normally ready by the next day. Once payment is received, we send the link to view, download and share.
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Add a Report
Reports are optional and separately priced. Tell us what the survey is for before filming, and we’ll advise you on whether you need a report and which option would suit you best.
Report options
Our pilots
Who Will Be Flying Your Survey
One of our CAA-qualified pilots will carry out your survey. Our pilots are friendly, experienced and used to working around people’s homes. Before the visit, we make sure your pilot understands what you need and which areas you want us to focus on. They film methodically, from the overall roof layout to the details that matter.
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Our experience ranges from terraced houses to the Houses of Parliament. You’re welcome to be there and point out any areas of concern, but most surveys can also go ahead while you’re out. We’ll confirm any access arrangements in advance.
CAA-Qualified Pilots
Operational authorisation PDRA01‑27664.
“The team were really friendly and communications in making the arrangements top notch.”
Pricing
Residential Surveys From £189+VAT
A simple, more affordable way to get a clear view of your roof. Every residential survey includes video and still images. The quote depends on the property and location, with the total confirmed before you proceed. Written reports are optional and separately priced.
All prices exclude VAT.
Across All of London
We cover every London borough and the City of London. For a property outside London, send us the address and we’ll check availability.
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Before You Arrange a Survey
Do I need to be at the property?
Usually not. For many surveys we can operate from the street or another suitable nearby position, so you do not need to be at the property when we attend.
How long does a survey take?
A typical terraced house takes around 30 minutes on site. Larger or more complex roofs take longer. We’ll discuss your timeframe and arrange the visit around weather and any flight permissions.
How soon can you complete the drone survey?
We can usually schedule the survey as soon as you need it. In an emergency we can often fly the same or next day, subject to weather and National Air Traffic Services (NATS) permissions. More typically we schedule within one to two weeks. After filming, the images are normally ready by the next day. Written reports typically follow a few days after.
Will a survey show why my roof is leaking?
The drone survey typically shows visible damage that helps explain the problem. Please note some causes are concealed, water can travel within a roof, and damp is sometimes caused internally, so further investigation may be needed. Tell us where the problem appears so we can advise you on the best approach and focus on the relevant roof areas.
Can I use a drone survey for insurance?
Yes, insurers typically accept drone roof surveys. We often get positive feedback from insurance brokers on the quality of our reports. We’d always advise confirming with yours that a drone survey is acceptable before proceeding.
Can I use a drone survey when purchasing a house?
Yes. The images show the condition of a roof you cannot see from the ground, before you commit to buying. You can share the link with your own surveyor as part of a Level 3 survey, or we can arrange an expert opinion and written report covering the condition of the roof and any maintenance required.
Is permission required to complete the drone survey?
Nothing you need to arrange. Our pilots are CAA qualified and we handle the permissions and planning for every flight, including anything the location requires. A number of areas in London sit within restricted flight zones, which need additional permission from National Air Traffic Services (NATS). We arrange that too, though it typically adds a seven-day wait. If we do need something from you, such as access to a garden to take off from, we’ll ask well before the visit.
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Customer feedback
“Great service: friendly, fast and professional. Overall, a very easy way to identify what needs to be done to maintain your roof.”
Ready for a Clear View of Your Roof?
Send us the address and what prompted the survey. We’ll explain the next step and confirm the price.
Get in touch
Not sure what you need? Call, email or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll talk it through before you decide.