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Drone roof survey in Barnet, Greater London
Wondering about the roof at a property in Barnet? We carry out drone roof surveys in Barnet and across Greater London.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Wind damage high on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Barnet
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We will tell you if another approach would work better. We are frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates on a high roof and hidden gutters full of leaves, on fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Barnet as anywhere. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Barnet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barnet?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is drone flying allowed in Barnet?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you work in Barnet?
Yes. Barnet is part of the area we cover.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London area like Barnet, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Barnet?
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Take a building like Grasvenor Avenue Infant School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Airspace, weather and Barnet roofs
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. 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.
With Wyllyotts Manor about 3.5 miles north, the area around Barnet has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. For businesses in and around places such as Spires Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Barnet is about 9 miles east of Watford, in Greater London. Barnet gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Barnet is one of the places in Greater London we cover for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of the EN5, EN4, N20 and N11 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Station Road, High Street and Sambroke Square. With the B193 and A1081 close by, Barnet is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Underhill (1 mile west), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Barnet
Around Barnet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School, The Railway Tavern and Highlands Gardens and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is New Barnet station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Barnet General Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Greenhill Gardens.