Essex · London and the South East
Bentfield Green Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Bentfield Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof survey in Bentfield Green
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Villages like Bentfield Green often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Bentfield Green (CM24, CM22, CM23)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Bentfield Green
The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Bentfield Green, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bentfield Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Bentfield Green is about 1 mile north-west of Stansted Mountfitchet, in Essex. Bentfield Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes Bentfield Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM24, CM22 and CM23 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Clarence Road, Bentfield Road and Rainsford Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Stansted Mountfitchet (1 mile south-east), Manuden (1 mile north-west), Farnham (2 miles west), Mount Pleasant (2 miles north-west) and Uppend (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Harlow (10 miles south), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles east), Epping (15 miles south), Great Notley (15 miles east) and Newhall (10 miles south).
Near you in Bentfield Green
In Bentfield Green, that means homes and buildings near Bell And Feathers Inn and Forest Hall School, among other places. The closest station to Bentfield Green is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moated mound (3.5 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (0.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bentfield Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Bentfield Green: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Bentfield Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Bentfield Green, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is Bentfield Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Bentfield Green?
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
For hotels and guest houses around Bentfield Green, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Useful tips for Bentfield Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Every so often, look in the loft 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.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Bentfield Green 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.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.