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Drone Roof Survey in Alperton
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Alperton.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a visit in Alperton, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
How a drone roof survey works in Alperton
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We’re often asked to look into lead work pulling away at abutments and plant growth and moss on the roof, on flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs.
London’s roofs are frequently hard to see from the street: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot be reached safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Alperton (HA0, UB6, NW10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Alperton
Also in Alperton
What a drone roof survey looks like in Alperton
The wider area around Alperton has a long history of building, with Pitzhanger Manor about 2.1 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Alperton Community School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as St James Church Alperton, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Alperton is about 2 miles north of Ealing, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Alperton and the surrounding area. Our Greater London coverage includes Alperton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in HA0, UB6 and NW10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Lee Road, Marsh Road and Eagle Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Alperton include West Twyford (1 mile south-east), Tokyngton (1 mile north-east), Mapesbury (1 mile north-east), Stonebridge Park (1 mile east) and Park Royal (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Near you in Alperton
Around Alperton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brentham Clubhouse pub, Perivale Primary School and St. Raphael's Edible Garden, among other places. The closest station to Alperton is Wembley Central station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include London Transport Museum Depot (2.6 miles south) and London Designer Outlet (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Alperton includes Castlebar Hill and Fox Wood.
Alperton questions
Is drone flying allowed in Alperton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alperton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
Practical tips
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Let us know what you want to see
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
What we are asked to look at in Alperton
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Alperton means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alperton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.