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Drone roof survey in Westbourne, Greater London
Drone roof surveys across Westbourne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Drone roof survey in Westbourne: what you get
We carry out drone roof surveys in Westbourne and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’re often asked to look into flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and cracked mortar along the ridge, across large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs.
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 have been asked to look at, in Westbourne as anywhere. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when booking. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Westbourne (W2, W11, W9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westbourne
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Tell us the exact address when booking
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
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Why get it checked now?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photographs of every part we can see. That helps you put the work in order. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Westbourne, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Drone roof surveys around Westbourne
The restricted area over Hyde Park, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 2 miles from Westbourne. We check whether the address falls inside it, and if it does we apply for permission, which is not always given. Historic houses such as Kensington Palace, about 0.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Westbourne goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Kensington Arcade, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Westbourne means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Westbourne is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. Westbourne is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
We work across the W2, W11 and W9 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Salem Road, Acklam Road and Morgan Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Westbourne sits on or near the A404 and A4206, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Westbourne: Westbourne Green (1 mile north-east), Bayswater (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north) and Paddington Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Near you in Westbourne
Around Westbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Maida Vale School, Abdus Salam Library and Westminster Academy, among other places. Other local landmarks include Emslie Horniman's Pleasance (0.8 miles north-west) and Cock and Bottle pub (under half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is London Paddington station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Paddington General Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Westbourne includes Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
Questions from Westbourne
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Westbourne?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is drone flying allowed in Westbourne?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Westbourne is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The restricted area over Hyde Park, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 2 miles from Westbourne. If a roof falls inside it, we apply for permission before flying, and the flight only goes ahead if it is granted. 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. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report follows by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.