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Drone roof survey in Ickenham, Greater London
Drone roof surveys in Ickenham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ickenham
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs, and people most often book us about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and loose ridge and hip tiles.
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 Ickenham as anywhere. Let us know about the building and access as you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Ickenham (UB10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ickenham
More services for Ickenham
Drone roof surveys around Ickenham
Ickenham is about 2 miles from RAF Northolt, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Ickenham Hall, about 0.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ickenham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like The Douay Martyrs Catholic School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Chimes, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. For a London address like Ickenham, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Ickenham is about 1 mile north of Hillingdon, in Greater London. Anywhere in Ickenham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the UB10 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Long Lane, Court Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Ickenham, we cover Hillingdon (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (2 miles east), New Denham (2 miles west), Newyears Green (2 miles north) and Uxbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east), Hampstead (12 miles east) and Brompton (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Ickenham
We work in homes and buildings around Glebe Primary School, Church Field Gardens and Vyners School. The nearest railway station is West Ruislip station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hillingdon Hospital (2.3 miles south) and The Chimes (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Northala Fields and Horse Shoe Bay.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ickenham
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Ickenham
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Ickenham?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ickenham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Ickenham is about 2 miles from RAF Northolt, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it 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. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Ickenham?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a London area like Ickenham, 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 whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ickenham
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Do not go up yourself.
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.