A drone survey shows every slope, chimney and gutter of your home in high-resolution detail, with no ladders, no scaffolding and no one climbing up. Use it to plan maintenance, check a roofer's quote, support a sale or find out where your heat is going.
HeliDrone Surveys was established in 2013 and works with surveyors, property managers and owners across London and the UK. Homeowners get the same pilots, equipment and reporting standards as our commercial clients.
We survey and report. We do not carry out repairs, so the findings are not tied to a sale and you are free to take them to any roofer or contractor you choose.
Roofs tend to fail slowly, then suddenly. A flight once a year, or after a storm, shows displaced tiles, blocked gutters, lifted flashing and worn chimney pointing whilst it is still cheap to fix. It also lets you check a roofer's quote against the evidence.
You receive
Roof inspection
A thermal camera flown early in the morning or after dark, with your heating on, shows heat escaping through the roof, walls and windows as a colour map. It can point to missing loft insulation, cold spots and failing glazing, so you insulate what needs it rather than everything.
Useful when
You receive
Radiometric thermal capture
A building survey may only be able to inspect the roof from the ground. Drone imagery gives you and your surveyor a close, dated view of every slope, chimney stack and gutter run, so problems found before exchange can be part of the price conversation.
Useful when
You receive
Pre-purchase survey
Aerial images show buyers what floor plans cannot: garden size, orientation, parking and surroundings. Add a roof survey and you answer a buyer's biggest question before they ask it.
Useful when
You receive
Aerial imagery
After a storm, a fallen tree or a leak, your insurer will want evidence. We capture dated, close-up imagery of the damage and how far it extends, so your claim is backed by more than a description.
Useful when
You receive
Damage evidence
Architects and installers need accurate information about your roof. We can supply close imagery and measured data to help plan a loft conversion, an extension or solar panels, and check existing panels for faults.
Useful when
You receive
Solar and planning
Send your postcode and what you would like to know. We check the airspace and send you a quote before anything is booked.
We can usually start within a day or so, unless special permissions are needed. If the weather is poor, we rebook at no charge.
A straightforward house can take as little as 20 minutes on site. Nobody goes on your roof, and you do not need to be at home, although you are welcome to watch.
Images are often supplied on the same day. A written report follows within 3 to 5 business days, and we are happy to talk you through the findings.
Basic surveys start from £295. The final price depends on the size and type of property, whether you want thermal imaging, and how quickly you need the results. We quote before anything is booked.
“Thanks to HeliDrone we booked a fantastic roof inspection service for our roof problems, same day service, we got excellent photos and videos we can now show to our prospective roofers for a quote.”
“Bob was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with, and he was able to carry out the inspection at short notice. He provided all images on the same day, which was much appreciated.”
“The survey showed us exactly where and what our roof issues are and it has been invaluable to see for ourselves.”
Something not covered here? Call 0800 038 5795 or 07890 759505, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, or email info@helidronesurveys.co.uk.
Basic surveys start from £295. The price depends on the size and type of property, whether you want thermal imaging as well, and how quickly you need the results. Send us your address and we will give you a quote before anything is booked.
No, it supports one. A surveyor may only be able to see a roof from the ground or from a ladder. Our images give them, or you, a close, dated view of every slope, chimney and gutter, so the assessment is based on what is actually there.
No. As long as we have access and have agreed the details in advance, we can carry out the survey without you. You are welcome to be there if you would like to watch or talk to the pilot about particular areas.
In most cases a drone can briefly fly over neighbouring land as part of a survey, but we keep this to a minimum and stay within your boundary wherever possible. If a survey needs sustained flight over a neighbouring property, we will tell you in advance so permission can be sought if needed.
Every image is dated and taken close to the area in question, which is the kind of evidence insurers usually ask for. Whether a claim is accepted is up to your insurer, so we suggest checking what they need before we fly.
In the cooler months, in dry conditions, usually early in the morning or after dark with the heating on. We will advise on timing when you book.
We cannot fly safely in strong winds (typically above 25mph), rain or snow. If conditions are poor, the flight is postponed at no charge and rescheduled for the next suitable day.
Yes. Our pilots are CAA-registered and we hold Operational Authorisation for our type of operations. We carry £5m public liability cover plus professional indemnity insurance.
Yes. We are happy to share example reports from previous projects, with client details removed, so you can see the format and level of detail first.
