Free Drone Survey
Included with Every
RICS Home Survey

Better visibility. Deeper insights. Total peace of mind.
At Surveying People, we use drone technology to check your roof and the spots
a ladder can’t safely reach. You get clear, detailed images of chimneys, tiles,
and gutters, so nothing hides from view. It comes with every RICS Level 2
HomeBuyer Report at no extra cost.

Why Choose Surveying
People?

See The Unseen

We capture high-resolution images
of your roofs & hard-to-reach areas.

Identify Problems Early

Spot potential issues before they become costly repairs

Safer For Everyone

No need for ladders or scaffolding in 
most cases

More Details in Your Report

Aerial images included in your survey
report for clarity

Included, Not Extra

Every survey includes a drone survey,
completely free

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Included free with every RICS
survey

No Hidden costs

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High-Resolution Roof
Photography

Crystal clear details

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No Ladders Required

Safer for our surveyors, safer for
your property

The Benefits of a Drone Survey London Homebuyers Can Count On

Every RICS Level 2 & Level 3 survey includes a professional drone roof inspection at no cost.

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ROOF SURFACES

High-resolution images of all roof
areas, including tiles, ridge lines and
flashings.

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CHIMNEYS & STACKS

Detailed checks of chimneys,
flashing, leadwork & pots for
defects.

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VALLEYS & FLASHINGS

Identify issues in roof valleys &
flashings that are hard to see from
the ground.

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FLAT ROOFS

Full inspection of flat roofs,
including membranes, edges and
drainage points.

Free Drone Survey Included

Choose the right survey for your property.

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High-resolution Images

Detailed images of every roof area, including tiles, ridges, and flashings.

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Hard-To-Reach Areas

Safely inspect roof areas that are difficult or unsafe to access.

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Spot Hidden Issues

Identify potential roof problems that may be missed during a ground inspection.

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Fast & Efficient

Complete your roof survey quickly without the need for lengthy inspections.

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Included in Your Report

Get clear drone images and findings included in your detailed report.

Why our drone survey makes a difference?

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on-site Drone Flight

Get a free, no obligation quote in minutes.

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Complete Roof Inspection

Choose a date and time that
suits you.

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Image Review

Our surveyor visits your property.

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Included in Your Report

A clear, easy to understand
report within 5 working days.

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Delivered With Your Survey

We talk you through the report
and answer your questions.

Real examples of roof defects identified during recent drone inspections

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Displaced Ridge Tiles

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Loose Lead Flashing

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Cracked Chimney Pot

Drone Images Included in

Your Survey Report

What Our Drone Can Inspect

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Broken Ridge Tiles

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Loose Flashings

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Chimney Defects

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Blocked Valleys

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Moss & Algae Growth

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Missing or Slipped Tiles

What You See VS What We See

Ground View
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VS

From the ground, everything

looks fine

Drone View
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Our drone reveals the issues

you can’t see

Why We Use Drones Instead Of Ladders

Safety First

We capture high-resolution images

of your roofs & hard-to-reach areas.

Better Visibility

Spot potential issues before they
become costly repairs

Better Evidence

No need for ladders or scaffolding in

most cases

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— DRONE SURVEY FOOTAGE

See every detail from a better point of view.

Watch our drone technology inspect roofs and hard-to-reach areas, then see the high-resolution aerial evidence our surveyors use to identify potential defects.

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Roof coverage

Clear views across pitches, valleys and flat roof areas.

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Close-up evidence

High-resolution imagery highlights defects and wear.

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Safer inspection

Hard-to-reach areas assessed without ladders in most cases.

Drone imagery is included with every RICS Level 2 and Level 3 survey at no extra cost.

What our clients say

Real feedback from homeowners, buyers and property professionals.

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Sunil Laroiya
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I've had two surveys conducted by Surveying People, the first led to a decision not to proceed on a property, but gave me the confidence to rebook. The inclusive drone surveys offer an added extra to the package. The photos achieved give a thorough view of the state of the pitched and flat roof areas of the property. The surveys are detailed and carefully described. The nominally unlimited follow up calls are a huge value add. Ross clearly has a lot of knowledge and experience and articulates the reasons, concerns and possible solutions for the condition of the property. Areas for improvement would be the communication and administration. The first survey was delivered on time, but the second took several days longer. This was fair to a degree as it was nearly 50% longer, but it would have been helpful to set expectations and be informed.
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Dr Ali Arnaout
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Excellent work performed with a very detailed and helpful report Good communication and turn over time, will use again in the future
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Caroline Kiely
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Excellent reporting and after care. Time taken to discuss the report's findings. I would highly recommend.
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Jin Mann
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I highly recommend Ross Richards, who recently carried out a Level 3 Homebuyer Survey for me, including complimentary drone footage of the flat roof. His inspection identified several significant defects — most notably progressive structural movement that wasn’t apparent during my viewing but became unmistakably clear in the photographs Ross captured a few weeks later. The drone imagery of the flat roof was particularly valuable, revealing that it required a full replacement and ultimately saving me from considerable future cost and disruption. The overall service was also extremely cost‑effective compared with other surveyors I approached, many of whom quoted nearly double for a similar scope. Both Shazmeena and Ross were excellent throughout, and I will be returning to them for my next property purchase.
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Charlene Lewis
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Surveying People were very professional and easy to use. I was able to book a level 3 survey in quickly at a reasonable price. I provided the address and estate agent details and they handled everything. Ross who completed the survey and the follow up call was very helpful and knowledgeable. He talked me through the important level 3 issues in great detail and provided invaluable advice on how to proceed.
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Sivanthan Pirapakaran
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Ross provided a very detailed report about the property and also did a follow up call with advice. I would highly recommend this company!
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Daniel Blaj
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I recently used Surveying People for my Level 3 RICS survey as a first-time buyer, and I couldn’t be happier with the service I received—especially from Ross. The survey was incredibly detailed and was delivered promptly, giving me plenty of time to review everything. The report was easy to understand and contained very helpful information that highlighted important issues with the property. What really stood out was the follow-up phone call with Ross after I received the report. He took the time to go through my questions in a friendly, down-to-earth way, explaining everything clearly without making me feel rushed. As a first-time buyer, that human approach gave me the confidence I needed to make an informed decision. I highly recommend Surveying People, and especially Ross, to anyone looking for a thorough, professional, and genuinely helpful surveyor.

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