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Drone Roof Survey in Hendon
Drone roof surveys in Hendon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Hendon
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted or split lead flashings
For a London address like Hendon, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
About our drone roof survey in Hendon
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’ve noticed blocked valleys and parapet gutters and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: restriction zones surround Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas of their own. Before a drone goes up in Hendon, the address is checked against all of them, and permission is never taken for granted.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Hendon roofs
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. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
With Heath Hall about 2.3 miles east, the area around Hendon has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Shop and office owners around Brent Cross Shopping Centre may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in Hendon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Hendon is one of the places in Greater London where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Drone roof surveys in NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove and the roads around them. Being close to the A5 and A41, Hendon is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hendon
In Hendon, that means homes and buildings near Hasmonean Primary School, The White Bear pub and Kisharon College, among other places. The closest station to Hendon is Hendon station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south) and St Andrew's Hospital (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
For a price for drone roof surveys in Hendon, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
Hendon: your questions answered
Is my home in Hendon listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hendon?
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. 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. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Why get it checked now?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photographs of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Useful tips for Hendon property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In Hendon, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.