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Drone Roof Survey in Bedfont
Drone roof surveys around Bedfont, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Common roof problems in Bedfont
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Fairholme Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bedfont
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the loft space too, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. Common reasons to book are debris building up in hidden gutters and worn lead at chimneys and walls, across flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Let us know about the building and access as you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Bedfont (TW14, TW6, TW13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Bedfont: your questions answered
Is my home in Bedfont listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bedfont?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport covers Bedfont, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How we price drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
What else we do in Bedfont
Airspace, weather and Bedfont roofs
Bedfont is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Treaty Centre, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. Strawberry Hill House lies about 4.6 miles east, so building around Bedfont goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Bedfont is about 1 mile west of Feltham, in Greater London. In Bedfont, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Bedfont and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Drone roof surveys in TW14, TW6 and TW13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Elm Road, New Road and East Road. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in West Bedfont (1 mile west), Feltham (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-west), Hatton (1 mile north-east) and Hounslow (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east) and Hampstead (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Bedfont
Around Bedfont, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Space Studio West London and Spelthorne College and the streets around them. The closest station to Bedfont is Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Kempton Steam Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Treaty Centre (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a London area like Bedfont, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Bedfont, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.