Essex · London and the South East
Boreham Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Boreham and across Essex.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
How a drone roof survey works in Boreham
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Typical surveys look at moss and weeds taking hold up top and ridge and hip pieces working loose, on tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Even in a smaller place like Boreham, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Boreham (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Boreham
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Homes in smaller places like Boreham can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Boreham
Is my home in Boreham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions around Boreham?
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 cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
When to book a survey in Boreham
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Airspace, weather and Boreham roofs
About 3.2 miles south lies Danbury Place, a reminder of how long the area around Boreham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Boreham Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For businesses in and around places such as Bond Street Chelmsford, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Boreham is about 3 miles north-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. In Boreham, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small.
Every address in CM3 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, St Andrews Road and Seabrook Gardens. You’ll find Boreham on the B1137, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Boreham include Mowden (1 mile east), Springfield (2 miles south-west), Little Baddow (2 miles south-east), Hatfield Peverel (2 miles north-east) and Sandon (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (3 miles south-west), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles east) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Boreham
We work in homes and buildings around Six Bells Public House and Boswells School, among other places. Boreham’s nearest station is Beaulieu Park station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you will also find Priory Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Bond Street Chelmsford (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Newland Grove.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Boreham is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.