Drone roof survey
Drone roof surveys and inspections
Some roofs shouldn’t be walked on, and some can’t be reached at all without scaffold. A drone gets close-up photos of every tile, ridge, valley and chimney from the air, and a roofer who repairs roofs for a living tells you what they show.
No scaffold, no ladders on the roof · report usually within 48 hours
When a drone survey makes sense
- Tall houses and buildings where ladders won’t safely reach
- Steep, fragile or old roofs that could be damaged by someone walking on them
- Shared and commercial buildings with no access to the roof
- Leaks you can’t find, where you need to see the whole roof, not just one corner
- Insurance claims that need clear photos of storm damage
The drone is a tool, not the whole survey. Where we can, we also check the loft for timber condition, felt and damp, and look at gutters and flashings from ladders, so the report covers the roof from both sides.
What you get back
A written report with the photos, what each one shows and a numbered list of what to do, most urgent first. These pages are from a recent report.
Taken from a real report from October 2026. We’ve removed the customer’s address.
What customers say about our drone surveys
George has been so helpful I highly recommend Tilley's Roofing and Maintenance Ltd. I needed a drone survey and diagnostic report for a leaking roof that is part of a shared building. I was provided with a thorough 17 page report containing sharp images, taken by a drone, and over 10 additional images for my files. George really went the extra mile and I'm hoping to be able to get the repair works started soon. There was no access to the roof so this was all done without scaffolding or roof access. Brilliant!
We opted for an independent survey after receiving conflicting information about our roof. George was on site for several hours and performed a thorough assessment, including damp readings, drone usage as well as visual inspection. We received a 17 page report with clear assessment plus photos of the issues raised. We opted for George’s team to undertake the work, Carlos led and was amazing, always checking we were happy, and explaining what was happening. Bradley and Danny also were impeccably polite and worked incredibly efficiently. Thanks to the whole team!
Incredibly quick service, 24 hour turnaround for report and decent price point, very happy thank you!
How it works
- Get in touchTell us the address, the type of roof and why you need the survey. We’ll give you a price and a date.
- We inspectMost house roofs take between 30 minutes and two hours on site.
- You get the reportUsually within 48 hours, by email, with photos of everything we mention.
- You decideThe report is yours. If you want us to do any of the work, we’ll quote for it separately.
Drone roof survey questions
What is a drone roof survey?
We fly a drone over and around the roof and take close-up photos of the tiles, ridges, valleys, chimneys and flashings. It lets us inspect the whole roof without ladders, scaffold or anyone walking on it.
When is a drone survey better than going on the roof?
For tall buildings, steep or fragile roofs, roofs over conservatories or shared buildings where there’s no safe access, and anywhere a person walking on the roof could cause damage. We often combine the drone with ladder checks and a look in the loft.
Do I need scaffolding for a drone roof inspection?
No. That’s the main reason people choose it. One customer with a leaking roof on a shared building had a full survey done with no scaffolding and no roof access at all.
What do I get at the end?
A written report with the drone photos, what each one shows and what we recommend. Customers have had reports of 17 pages with more than ten extra photos for their files.
How much does a drone roof survey cost?
It depends on the size and height of the roof. House roof surveys start from £280 + VAT and commercial roofs are priced on request. We’ll give you a price before we book.
Other roof surveys we carry out
Homebuyer roof survey
A detailed roof report before you exchange contracts.
Flat roof survey
Felt, EPDM, GRP and asphalt roofs, from £180 + VAT.
Commercial roof survey
For landlords, managing agents and business premises.
Roof surveys in London
House, flat roof and drone surveys across London.
All roof surveys and prices
Every type of survey we do, what’s included and how it works.
Book a drone roof survey
Tell us the address, roughly how high the roof is and what you need the survey for, and we’ll come back with a price and a date.