Greater London · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Kew
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Kew, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Drone roof survey in Kew
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are lead work pulling away at abutments and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. We take care to focus on the roof we have been asked to look at, in Kew 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Kew (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Kew roofs
Kew has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Hotels and guest houses near Kew can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. As a London address, Kew can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Kew is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kew can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the W4, TW9 and TW8 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A3000 close by, Kew is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile east), North Sheen (1 mile south), Gunnersbury (1 mile north) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Around Kew
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Library for Iranian Studies, Kew Green and Chiswick School. Nearby too are Kew College Prep (within half a mile south-west) and Bull's Head pub (less than half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Chiswick station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east) and Barnes Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
FAQs for Kew
Is parking a problem for a survey in Kew?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kew?
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.
Do you work in Kew?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Kew.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Useful tips for Kew property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
Why get it checked now?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. 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.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
Nearby places to Kew
Also in Kew
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
When to book a survey in Kew
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Kew Palace lies about 0.7 miles west, so building around Kew goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry