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Drone roof survey in Cricklewood, Greater London
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Cricklewood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Chimney tops in poor condition
About our drone roof survey in Cricklewood
Drone roof surveys are available in Cricklewood and throughout London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on any day of the week. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’re frequently asked to look into moss building up on slopes and in gutters and flashings that have come away, on large and complex roofs, 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, in Cricklewood as anywhere. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building as you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Cricklewood (NW2, NW6, NW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Cricklewood, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- 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.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How we price drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Drones, thermal imaging and Cricklewood roofs
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Cricklewood is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a business near Brent Cross Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. Fenton House, about 1.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cricklewood. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Cricklewood is about 1 mile north-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Whether the building in Cricklewood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
Drone roof surveys in NW2, NW6 and NW10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Walm Lane and Dean Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Cricklewood on the A407, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Brondesbury (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile south-west) and Neasden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Cricklewood
We work in homes and buildings around Hampstead School, The Crown Public House and Gladstone Park. There’s a railway station in Cricklewood itself: Cricklewood station. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cricklewood include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Cricklewood
Is drone flying allowed in Cricklewood?
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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cricklewood?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Cricklewood
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Look out for signs like these:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Standing water on a flat roof
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Cricklewood, along with any off-street space.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT