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Drone Roof Survey in Twickenham
Drone roof surveys in Twickenham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Do you need a drone roof survey in Twickenham?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Anyone responsible for a site like St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Twickenham
We carry out drone roof surveys in Twickenham and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. We take care to focus on the roof we’ve been asked to look at. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Twickenham (TW1, TW2, TW4, TW3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Twickenham
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Twickenham
Is drone flying allowed in Twickenham?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Twickenham. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Twickenham?
It depends on the street. If Twickenham has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How do I book a survey in Twickenham?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Drone roof surveys in Twickenham: local notes
Twickenham is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. About 0.5 miles east lies Richmond House, a reminder of how long the area around Twickenham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Twickenham is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking. For businesses in and around places such as Treaty Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Twickenham is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. We cover Twickenham and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Twickenham is one of the places in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TW1, TW2, TW4 and TW3. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, London Road and Talbot Road and the roads around them. With the A305 and A310 close by, Twickenham is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Twickenham include Whitton (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile east), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south), Ivybridge (1 mile north) and Fulwell (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Twickenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Richmond upon Thames School, St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School and Marble Hill Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Twickenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Eel Pie Island Museum (0.6 miles east) and Treaty Centre (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Twickenham include Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In Twickenham, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.