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Drone Roof Survey in Lissenden Gardens
We carry out drone roof surveys in Lissenden Gardens and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof survey in Lissenden Gardens
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about wind damage high on the roof and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof.
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. Let us know about the building and access as you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Lissenden Gardens (NW5, NW3, N19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lissenden Gardens
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. Any roof job in Lissenden Gardens means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Common questions in Lissenden Gardens
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lissenden Gardens?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Lissenden Gardens is listed?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is 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.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Check the loft can be reached
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off 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.
Drone roof surveys around Lissenden Gardens
With Keats House about 0.8 miles west, Lissenden Gardens sits in an area with a long building history. 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. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
As a London address, Lissenden Gardens can be tricky for parking: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking, as a space near the door cannot be promised. For an older house near a landmark such as Highgate Road Chapel, 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 building like Parliament Hill School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Lissenden Gardens is about 1 mile east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Roofs in Lissenden Gardens get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
Every address in NW5, NW3 and N19 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Rona Road, Dale Road and Fleet Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Gospel Oak (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile north-east), Tufnell Park (1 mile east), Kentish Town (1 mile south) and Chalk Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Around Lissenden Gardens
In Lissenden Gardens, that means homes and buildings near Parliament Hill, The Royal School and Gospel Oak Primary School. Nearby too are The Bull and Last pub (under half a mile north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.3 miles south). There’s a railway station in Lissenden Gardens itself: Gospel Oak station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Northern Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Montfichet's Tower (3.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Parliament Hill and The Long Water.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Lissenden Gardens runs like any other.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.