Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Burnham Green, Hertfordshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Burnham Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
FAQs for Burnham Green
How do I find out if my home in Burnham Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Burnham Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What if it’s windy or raining on the day?
We don’t fly in strong wind or heavy rain. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If we cannot fly, we’ll arrange another day or inspect by other means.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burnham Green
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and ridge pieces that have lifted.
In a small place like Burnham Green, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain 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 explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Burnham Green (AL6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in Burnham Green: local notes
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Historic houses like Digswell House, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building around Burnham Green goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Howard Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Monk's Walk School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Burnham Green is about 3 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Burnham Green, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Burnham Green is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of AL6 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Burnham Close, Burgess Close and Burnham Green Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Burnham Green: Tewin Wood (1 mile south-east), Harmer Green (1 mile west), Bull's Green (1 mile north-east), Tewin (1 mile south-east) and Oaklands (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south-west).
Around Burnham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Belmont pub. The nearest railway station is Welwyn North station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Datchworth Museum (1.1 miles north) and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Burnham Green include Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
Useful tips for Burnham Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Burnham Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Burnham Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.