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Drone roof survey in Parsons Green, Greater London
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Parsons Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Landlords, agents and block managers in Parsons Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Parsons Green. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Drone roof survey in Parsons Green
Drone roof surveys are available in Parsons Green and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at eroded pointing on a chimney stack and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, on valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Parsons Green (SW6, SW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Parsons Green
Flying and imaging in Parsons Green
Parsons Green is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. Before any flight there, we ask the heliport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Parsons Green, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
The streets around a church like St Dionis are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For hotels and guest houses around Parsons Green, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Parsons Green is about 2 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Parsons Green and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
All of SW6 and SW10 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Buer Road, Vera Road and Ewald Road. Main roads around Parsons Green include the A304, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Parsons Green, we cover Hurlingham (1 mile south), Walham Green (1 mile north-east), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile east), Sands End (1 mile east) and West Brompton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Parsons Green
We work in homes and buildings around Natural History Museum Library and Archives, Parsons Green (park) and The White Horse pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Holy Cross RC School (less than half a mile north) and Queensmill School (within half a mile south-east). Parsons Green’s nearest station is Imperial Wharf station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Baynard's Castle (5 miles north-east) and Western Hospital (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Parsons Green includes WWT London Wetland Centre and Campden Hill.
Parsons Green: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Parsons Green?
Parking in Parsons Green, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Parsons Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Parsons Green is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. Before any flight there, we ask the heliport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. 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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Parsons Green
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. In Parsons Green, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Parsons Green
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
With Fulham Palace about 0.8 miles west, the area around Parsons Green has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Parsons Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Parsons Green, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
For a price for drone roof surveys in Parsons Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.