Essex · London and the South East
Bedlar's Green Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Bedlar's Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
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.
Drone roof survey in Bedlar's Green
We carry out drone roof surveys in Bedlar's Green and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and worn lead at chimneys and walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Some older homes in villages like Bedlar's Green are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Bedlar's Green (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Bedlar's Green
Bedlar's Green is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Birchwood High School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Bedlar's Green is about 2 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Surveys in Bedlar's Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM22 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Start Hill (1 mile north), Takeley Street (2 miles east), Burton End (2 miles north), Takeley (2 miles east) and Hatfield Broad Oak (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (7 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Waltham Abbey (15 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (7 miles east).
Around Bedlar's Green
For rail, the closest station is Bishops Stortford station, about 1.9 miles west. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Moated mound (4.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bedlar's Green include Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Bedlar's Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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 checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Bedlar's Green
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
We are often asked to look at:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Barrington Hall lies about 2.3 miles south-east, so building around Bedlar's Green goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let us know what you want to see
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
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What affects the price in Bedlar's Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Bedlar's Green: your questions answered
Is Bedlar's Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Bedlar's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Are there drone restrictions around Bedlar's Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Bedlar's Green, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Bedlar's Green?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.