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Fortune Green Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Fortune Green, with photos and a written report.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Drone roof survey in Fortune Green
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs alike.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That’s 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. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Fortune Green (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Fortune Green
Is drone flying allowed in Fortune Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fortune Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You will then get the report by email.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you cover Fortune Green for drone roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Fortune Green.
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The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a London area like Fortune Green, 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 everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why act early in Fortune Green
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. You can tackle the urgent items first. Any roof job in Fortune Green means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fortune Green
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Airspace, weather and Fortune Green roofs
With Fenton House about 0.7 miles east, Fortune Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take an older house close to Church of St Luke: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as St Luke's Church of England School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Fortune Green means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Fortune Green is about 1 mile west of Hampstead, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys in Fortune Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Fortune Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in NW3, NW6 and NW2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Ajax Road and Sarre Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include West Hampstead (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
What’s near Fortune Green
Around Fortune Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Holly Bush pub, St Vedasts School For Boys and Kilburn Grange Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is West Hampstead Thameslink station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (4.9 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Westbere Copse.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Prices for drone roof surveys in Fortune Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for drone roof surveys in Fortune Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.