Greater London · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Perivale
We carry out drone roof surveys in Perivale and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Perivale
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about lead work pulling away at abutments and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: restriction zones surround Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas of their own. Before a drone goes up in Perivale, the address is checked against all of them, and permission is never taken for granted.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Perivale (UB6, HA0, W5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Perivale runs like any other.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Perivale
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. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Perivale. The streets around a church such as St. Mary with St. Nicholas - Perivale are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Perivale is about 1 mile east of Greenford, in Greater London. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Perivale. Our Greater London coverage includes Perivale and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of UB6, HA0 and W5 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Lee Road, Wicket Road and Bilton Road. If you’re just outside Perivale, we cover Pitshanger (1 mile south), Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile south-east), Sudbury Hill (1 mile north), Sudbury (1 mile north) and Greenford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Around Perivale
In Perivale, that means homes and buildings near Alperton Community School, Castle Bar Park and Brentham Clubhouse pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is South Greenford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include London Transport Museum Depot (2.8 miles south-east) and London Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Common questions in Perivale
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Perivale?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Perivale?
Sometimes, yes. If Perivale has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you cover Perivale?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Perivale included.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Perivale?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Perivale
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Perivale and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Perivale?
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Chimney tops in poor condition
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near London Designer Outlet, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.