Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Daw's End Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Daw's End, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Daw's End frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Daw's End, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Daw's End
We carry out drone roof surveys in Daw's End and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We survey chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most frequently book us about wind damage high on the roof and eroded pointing on a chimney stack.
Some older homes in villages like Daw's End are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Daw's End (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
Why act early in Daw's End
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Daw's End, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Daw's End questions
Will you come out to Daw's End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Daw's End is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How soon will 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 as you book.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Daw's End?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Airspace, weather and Daw's End roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Anstey First School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Daw's End is in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Daw's End is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Daw's End is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in SG9 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Daw's End include Anstey (1 mile north), Great Hormead (1 mile south), Wyddial (2 miles west), Brent Pelham (2 miles south-east) and Lower Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles south-east), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south), Hertford (13 miles south-west) and Letchworth (11 miles west).
Around Daw's End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blind Fiddler pub. A little further out are Anstey Hales Farm (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Hawkins Wood.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Daw's End
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Daw's End
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St George, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.