Greater London · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Hounslow, Greater London
We carry out drone roof surveys in Hounslow and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Flashings that have come away
About our drone roof survey in Hounslow
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and ridge pieces that have lifted, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. We take care to focus on the roof we’ve been asked to look at, in Hounslow as anywhere. Let us know about the building and access when you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hounslow (TW3, TW7, TW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Hounslow, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Hounslow?
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Useful tips for Hounslow property owners
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Move stored items away from the hatch
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photos and findings. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Hounslow
The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Hounslow. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The wider area around Hounslow has a long history of building, with Osterley House about 1.6 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chatsworth Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a business near Treaty Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Hounslow is about 9 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hounslow and nearby. Our Greater London coverage includes Hounslow and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Surveys in TW3, TW7 and TW2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on New Road, Ivy Road and Bell Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Hounslow include Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Ivybridge (1 mile south-east), Lampton (1 mile north-west), Isleworth (1 mile east) and Spring Grove (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Around Hounslow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Moon Under Water pub, Kingsley Academy and Inwood Park. The closest station to Hounslow is Hounslow station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Museum of Army Music (0.8 miles south) and South Middlesex Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hounslow include Garden Lake and Richmond Hill.
Places near Hounslow
What else we do in Hounslow
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey does not add damage.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Hounslow
Is parking a problem for a survey in Hounslow?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Hounslow?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Hounslow. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Hounslow?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a London area like Hounslow, 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 be seen safely from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.