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Kenton Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Kenton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
How a drone roof survey works in Kenton
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and vegetation in valleys and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Tell us about the building and access as you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Kenton (HA3, HA7, HA1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Make sure the loft can be reached
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photos and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
What we’re asked to look at in Kenton
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Headstone Manor, about 2.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kenton. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Kenton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
FAQs for Kenton
Are there drone restrictions around Kenton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kenton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Kenton
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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. 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.
Shop and office owners around St. Anns may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Kenton.
Kenton is about 2 miles south of Stanmore, in Greater London. In Kenton, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Kenton. London is in our area too.
Surveys in HA3, HA7 and HA1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Retreat Close, Kenton Road and Woodgrange Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Kenton sits on or near the A4006, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include South Kenton (1 mile south), Northwick Park (1 mile south-west), Greenhill (1 mile west), Wealdstone (1 mile north-west) and Harrow on the Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Kenton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Uxendon Manor Primary School, The New Moon pub and Preston Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kenton station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are St. Anns (1.3 miles west) and Hilfield Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Kenton include Masons Field and Northala Fields.
How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Kenton
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.