Essex · London and the South East
Epping Green Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Epping Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Epping Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Drone roof survey in Epping Green: what you get
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the loft space too, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and flashings that have come away.
In a village or hamlet like Epping Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Epping Green (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Epping Green
More services for Epping Green
Landlord and commercial surveys in Epping Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Epping Green
Will you come out to Epping Green?
Yes, Epping Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Epping Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Time for the pre-flight checks is included.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How do I book a survey in Epping Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely.
Common roof problems in Epping Green
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
Airspace, weather and Epping Green roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. With Hill Hall about 4.9 miles south-east, Epping Green sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Epping Upland CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Epping Green is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Surveys in Epping Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
Every address in CM16 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Elm Close, Epping Road and Green Close. We also cover the places around Epping Green: Epping Upland (1 mile south-east), Jack's Hatch (1 mile north), Broadley Common (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (2 miles north-west) and Bumble's Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Epping Green
In Epping Green, that means homes and buildings near Nazeing Triangle, The Cock and Magpie pub and Stewards School, among other places. The closest station to Epping Green is Roydon station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (4.8 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheshunt Lake and Gernon Bushes.