Greater London · London and the South East
West Hendon Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in West Hendon, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
How a drone roof survey works in West Hendon
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and vegetation in valleys and gutters, across fragile roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. We take care to focus on the roof we have been asked to look at, in West Hendon as anywhere. Tell us about the building and access when booking. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- West Hendon (NW9, NW4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a London area like West Hendon, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Drones, thermal imaging and West Hendon roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Matthias the Apostle church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. As a London address, West Hendon can be tricky for parking: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking, as a space near the door cannot be promised. If you look after a building such as The Hyde School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
West Hendon is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. We survey roofs in West Hendon and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes West Hendon and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of NW9 and NW4 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road. Being close to the A5, West Hendon is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around West Hendon: The Hyde (1 mile south), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near West Hendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Woodfield School, Moon Under Water pub and Brampton College. There’s a railway station in West Hendon itself: Hendon station. Nearby you will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles east) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Masons Field and Parliament Hill.
Towns and villages near West Hendon
Other services in West Hendon
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
West Hendon: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in West Hendon?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Are there drone restrictions around West Hendon?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is West Hendon in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes West Hendon.
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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.