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Drone Roof Survey in Lampton
Need a drone roof survey in Lampton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
How a drone roof survey works in Lampton
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip pieces working loose and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Lampton (TW3, TW7, TW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a visit in Lampton, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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What a drone roof survey looks like in Lampton
The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Lampton. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The wider area around Lampton has a long history of building, with Osterley House about 1.1 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Treaty Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Take an older house close to St Luke: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Lampton is about 2 miles north-west of Twickenham, in Greater London. Anywhere in Lampton, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Greater London, we cover Lampton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across the TW3, TW7 and TW5 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on York Road, Star Road and Pears Road. We also cover the places around Lampton: Hounslow (1 mile south-east), Spring Grove (1 mile north-east), Osterley (1 mile north-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Heston (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Near you in Lampton
In Lampton, that means homes and buildings near Moon Under Water pub, Inwood Park and Kingsley Academy, among other places. Lampton’s nearest station is Hounslow station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Army Music (1.4 miles south) and Hounslow Hospital (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Lampton includes Long Wood and Garden Lake.
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What affects the price in Lampton
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Lampton
How do I find out if my home in Lampton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Lampton?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Common roof problems in Lampton
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Lampton is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.