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Drone roof survey in Old Chiswick, Greater London
Drone roof surveys in Old Chiswick, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Chiswick
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 weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are outlets choked with leaves and silt and standing water on a flat roof, across chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs.
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. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Old Chiswick as anywhere. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Useful tips for Old Chiswick property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Old Chiswick. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Old Chiswick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Chiswick?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Old Chiswick?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like 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 long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check your address and ask for permission where it is required. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points.
Drone roof surveys around Old Chiswick
Old Chiswick is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Old Chiswick is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book. With Hogarth's House about 0.4 miles west, the area around Old Chiswick has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Bookings from Old Chiswick are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Old Chiswick is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in W4, SW13 and W6 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Old Chiswick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to George and Devonshire pub, The Swedish School and Polish Library POSK in London, among other places. Other local landmarks include Turnham Green (0.8 miles north-west) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west). The closest station to Old Chiswick is Chiswick station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (0.7 miles north-east) and West London Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Old Chiswick includes Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Old Chiswick we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them.
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What we’re asked to look at in Old Chiswick
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Livat Hammersmith, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs