Author: josh

Built-up felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM, PVC and TPO, GRP fibreglass and liquid-applied membranes — the six flat roof systems we survey most often across North London, with the honest strengths and watch points of each, and why workmanship matters more than the material you choose.

Not legally required, but nearly every MCS-certified installer will insist on one before fitting panels. Here’s why, what a drone survey adds alongside a structural check, and how it can save you an awkward surprise mid-installation.

Not legally required, but strongly worth doing — especially for a flat roof or rear extension install. Here’s what a roof survey checks before an air con unit goes on, and what London’s planning rules mean for the job.

Usually, yes — a drone can locate the external source of most roof leaks (slipped tiles, failed flashing, blocked valleys) without scaffolding. It won’t replace a loft check for every case, but it tells you exactly where to look.

As soon as you notice it — ideally within days, not weeks. A small leak left unchecked on a period Hampstead or Highgate roof can turn into rotten timber and a much bigger repair bill. Here’s why speed matters and how fast a drone survey can happen.

A leak with no visible damage from the ground usually means the problem is on a slope, valley or chimney junction you simply can’t see from the street — common on tall Hampstead and Highgate roofs. Here’s why, and how a drone survey finds it.

Yes — even close to Elstree Aerodrome, but properties inside its 2-nautical-mile Flight Restriction Zone need air traffic control permission before we fly. Here’s how that affects Borehamwood, Radlett and the surrounding area.

No — a drone roof survey doesn’t need Listed Building Consent because it’s a non-invasive photographic inspection, not a physical work. Consent only comes into play if the survey leads to repairs or alterations.

Yes — conservation area status is a planning designation, not an airspace one, so it doesn’t stop a drone roof survey. Here’s what actually matters: CAA airspace rules, not the conservation label.

UK insurers generally accept drone roof survey photos and reports as claim evidence, and they often speed up settlement. Here’s what makes a drone survey usable in a claim, and where it fits alongside your insurer’s own assessment.