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Drone Roof Survey in Colney Heath
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Colney Heath, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Drone roof survey in Colney Heath
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it isn’t safe. Typical surveys look at coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and moss and weeds taking hold up top, on tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a village or hamlet like Colney Heath, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Colney Heath (AL4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Colney Heath
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Colney Heath roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Colney Heath has a long history of building, with Hatfield House about 2.3 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Colney Heath is about 2 miles south-west of Hatfield, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Colney Heath across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Drone roof surveys in AL4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Fair View and Roestock Lane. Other places close to Colney Heath include Sleapshyde (1 mile north-west), Welham Green (1 mile east), Smallford (1 mile north-west), Hatfield (2 miles north-east) and Tyttenhanger (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles west), Stevenage (12 miles north), St Albans (3 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles north-east) and Harpenden (7 miles north-west).
Around Colney Heath
In Colney Heath, that means homes and buildings near Chalkdrawers Arms, Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School and North Mimms Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Welham Green station, about 1.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Hill End Hospital (2.3 miles west) and The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Verulamium Lake and Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.
Colney Heath: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Colney Heath?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Colney Heath 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.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Colney Heath often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Colney Heath, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Why get it checked now?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. For older village homes like those around Colney Heath, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Colney Heath
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Shop and office owners around The Maltings may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- When you’ll get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Surveys for landlords and agents in Colney Heath
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.