Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Aston, Hertfordshire
We carry out drone roof surveys in Aston and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof survey in Aston
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’re worried about eroded pointing on a chimney stack and loose ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Aston, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Aston (SG2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Aston can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Aston, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Drone roof surveys in Aston: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Aston Bury lies about 0.7 miles south, so building around Aston goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Aston is about 2 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Aston work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Aston is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. There is also a page for London.
Drone roof surveys in SG2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Penn Close, Benington Road and Brook Field or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Aston include Bragbury End (1 mile south), Shephall (1 mile west), Hook's Cross (1 mile south), Benington (2 miles east) and Knebworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (7 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Aston
We work in homes and buildings around The Heathcote School, Rose And Crown Public House and Barnwell School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Knebworth station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Benington Castle (1.5 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ridlins Mire.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Aston: your questions answered
Will you come out to Aston?
Yes, Aston is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Aston is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. We won’t fly in strong wind or a downpour. If the weather turns, we will discuss another date.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Aston?
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Check the loft can be reached
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aston
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.