Greater London · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Yiewsley, Greater London
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Yiewsley and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Why it is worth a survey now in Yiewsley
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. 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 unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Yiewsley
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How a drone roof survey works in Yiewsley
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you’re worried about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks alike.
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 Yiewsley is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Yiewsley (UB7, UB8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Yiewsley questions
Is my home in Yiewsley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Yiewsley?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Yiewsley is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Yiewsley?
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Take a building like Rabbsfarm Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Also near Yiewsley
Other services in Yiewsley
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
How we price drone roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently 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 you book.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Yiewsley
Yiewsley is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Historic houses like Ickenham Hall, about 3.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Yiewsley goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Parking in Yiewsley, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Matthew's, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Yiewsley is about 2 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Greater London. Anywhere in Yiewsley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Yiewsley is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
All of UB7 and UB8 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Street, Castle Avenue and Kingston Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Yiewsley sits on or near the A408, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Yiewsley include West Drayton (1 mile south), Cowley (1 mile north-west), Thorney (1 mile south-west), Hillingdon (2 miles north-east) and Uxbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east) and Ruislip (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Yiewsley
We work in homes and buildings around Stockley Academy, Lake Farm Country Park and George and Dragon pub. The closest station to Yiewsley is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Hospital (0.7 miles north) and The Chimes (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.