I’m delighted to be offering aerial photography as an add-on to my existing RICS Home Surveys in and around south London.

Aerial photography is an affordable and effective way to gain an overhead perspective of a property pre-purchase, enabling me, as your surveyor, to check for the following types of issues which may be costly to attend to:

  • Leaks

  • Cracked chimneys

  • Drainage issues

  • Tiling repairs

  • Weather and storm damage

  • General state of solar panels

  • Warranty requirements

What are the benefits?

Aerial photography allows me to view and report on areas I wouldn't usually be able to access, enabling me to provide a more in-depth survey report. I will also be better able to understand any work required and advise you on the costs involved, as well as how to effectively manage the maintenance of the building.

Aerial photography can also provide a useful overview of the building in its wider context, enabling you to understand how things fit together – which can be particularly helpful in assessing large, older properties which may have numerous roof slopes, some of which are hidden from the ground, or those that have undergone extensions.

Is it safe? Is it legal?

I work with a qualified pilot and every photography flight we do is subject to the Civil Aviation Authority's drone regulations. Compliance with this law means we always have clear and strict terms and conditions in place, and the safety of the public and our clients remains our top priority. 

Before any photography takes place, the pilot will conduct a pre-flight site survey and risk assessment to create a detailed flight plan. During the flight itself, cameras are limited to a maximum of 400ft, all operations stay within the pilot’s line of sight, and we never fly closer than 30m to uninvolved people. And as you’d expect, we’ve also got full public liability and private indemnity cover to provide you with peace of mind. 

All flights are subject to suitable weather conditions and flight path availability. 

How much does it cost?

Aerial photography quotes are available upon request, starting from £250. All flights are also subject to local aviation costs.

Here are just some of the types of images I’m now able to offer:

If you need a Home Survey and are interested in adding aerial photos, contact me today at roo@rmsurveyors.co.uk or on 07957606886.