Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Borehamwood Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Borehamwood, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Flashings that have come away
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In Borehamwood, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We check the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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About our drone roof survey in Borehamwood
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and slates or tiles shifted by high winds.
For a town like Borehamwood, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We take care over neighbours’ privacy. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Borehamwood (WD6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Borehamwood
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Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Borehamwood
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Borehamwood questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Borehamwood?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Borehamwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are there drone restrictions around Borehamwood?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Elstree Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What’s in the survey report?
A report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, 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.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Borehamwood?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Let us know the exact address when you book
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
Airspace, weather and Borehamwood roofs
Elstree Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Wyllyotts Manor lies about 4.3 miles north-east, so building around Borehamwood goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Teresa Catholic Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For businesses in and around places such as Spires Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Borehamwood is about 5 miles east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Borehamwood, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Borehamwood is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for drone roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Surveys in WD6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Station Road, Canterbury Road and Eldon Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Borehamwood is on the A1 and A5135, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Borehamwood, we cover Well End (1 mile north-east), Green Street (1 mile north), Deacon's Hill (1 mile south), Rowley Green (1 mile east) and Elstree (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north), Harpenden (11 miles north) and Hoddesdon (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Borehamwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Aldenham Country Park, The Pick & Shovel pub and Yavneh College, among other places. Borehamwood’s nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Borehamwood includes Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Borehamwood
Landlords and letting agents in Borehamwood book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Borehamwood
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Borehamwood, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.