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Drone roof survey in Temple Fortune, Greater London
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Temple Fortune. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof survey in Temple Fortune
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’ve noticed chimney tops in poor condition and moss and weeds taking hold up top, 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. That’s where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot be reached safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Temple Fortune as anywhere. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Temple Fortune
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Temple Fortune
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Temple Fortune runs like any other.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How we price drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Airspace, weather and Temple Fortune roofs
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Temple Fortune, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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.
For a London address like Temple Fortune, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Hotels and guest houses near Temple Fortune cannot easily close rooms for a leak.
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. We visit Temple Fortune as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Temple Fortune is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for drone roof surveys. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of the NW11, NW4 and N3 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. With the A598 close by, Temple Fortune is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Temple Fortune: Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Temple Fortune
We work in homes and buildings around The Henrietta Barnett School, The King Alfred School and Princes Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
Also near Temple Fortune
What else we do in Temple Fortune
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Common questions in Temple Fortune
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Temple Fortune?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Temple Fortune is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What will the report tell me?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.