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Drone roof survey in Ashwell, Hertfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Ashwell, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashwell
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and flashings that have come away.
Older cottages and houses around Ashwell may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Ashwell (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashwell
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Ashwell
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. A visit to Ashwell is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the 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.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Arranging work in a smaller place like Ashwell is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Ashwell
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Places near Ashwell
Also in Ashwell
Ashwell: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ashwell?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you come out to Ashwell?
Yes, Ashwell is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
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 roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Flying and imaging in Ashwell
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ashwell Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With Hinxworth Place about 1.8 miles west, the area around Ashwell has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Ashwell is about 5 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Ashwell for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the SG7 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Alms Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Ashwell, we cover Ashwell End (1 mile west), Bury End (2 miles west), Newnham (2 miles south-west), Caldecote (2 miles west) and Hinxworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south-west), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south-west), Stotfold (4 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
What’s near Ashwell
In Ashwell, that means homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House. Ashwell’s nearest station is Ashwell & Morden station, about 2 miles east. A little further out are Bygrave House (2.2 miles south) and Fairfield Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Fox Covert.