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Drone roof survey in West Kensington, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in West Kensington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Flying and imaging in West Kensington
West Kensington 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’s given. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
As a London address, West Kensington can be tricky for parking: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. For businesses in and around places such as Hammersmith Broadway, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
West Kensington is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. We survey roofs in West Kensington and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover West Kensington and the places around it.
Surveys in W14, SW6 and SW5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in North End (1 mile west), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in West Kensington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Avonmore Primary School, Gwendwr Garden and Seven Stars pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kensington Olympia station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (1 mile south-east) and Fulham Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around West Kensington includes Campden Hill and The Long Water.
Drone roof survey in West Kensington: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and ridge pieces that have lifted.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: there are flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every address in West Kensington is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- West Kensington (W14, SW6, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What we’re asked to look at in West Kensington
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Cuthbert's, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you will get the report
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In West Kensington, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Why act early in West Kensington
From the ground, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
West Kensington questions
Is my home in West Kensington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in West Kensington?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. West Kensington is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We ask the heliport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.