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Drone Roof Survey in Kensal Green
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Kensal Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof survey in Kensal Green: what you get
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. Common reasons to book are blocked valleys and parapet gutters and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, across chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. We take care to focus on the roof we have been asked to look at. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when booking. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Kensal Green (NW10, W10, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Why act early in Kensal Green
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. In Kensal Green, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What affects the price in Kensal Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Kensal Green: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Kensal Green?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Are there drone restrictions around Kensal Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Kensal Green?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is Kensal Green in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out drone roof surveys in Kensal Green, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Flying and imaging in Kensal Green
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. About 2.4 miles south-east lies Kensington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Kensal Green has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Martin, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westfield London, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. For hotels and guest houses around Kensal Green, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Kensal Green is about 1 mile south-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Kensal Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Drone roof surveys in NW10, W10 and NW6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Waldo Road, Hazel Road and Hiley Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Kensal Green include Kensal Rise (1 mile east), College Park (1 mile west), North Kensington (1 mile south-east), Willesden Green (1 mile north) and Kensal Town (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Kensal Green
Around Kensal Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Little Wormwood Scrubs, Queens Park Community School and The Masons Arms and the streets around them. Kensal Green has its own railway station: Kensal Green station. Nearby you’ll also find Westfield London (1.6 miles south) and Princess Louise Hospital (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
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What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In Kensal Green, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.