Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Foxholes, Hertfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Foxholes.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Drone roof survey in Foxholes
We fly a sub-250g drone, 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. 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 valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about ponding and splits on a high flat roof and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
Places like Foxholes can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Foxholes (SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Foxholes
Is drone flying allowed in Foxholes?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is my home in Foxholes listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Foxholes
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. On a bungalow or cottage around Foxholes, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Foxholes
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
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What affects the price in Foxholes
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Foxholes
Letting agents and landlords in Foxholes book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Drone roof surveys around Foxholes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Foxholes, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wheatcroft Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Hotels and guest houses near Foxholes can’t easily close rooms for a leak.
Foxholes is about 1 mile east of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Foxholes and the rest of Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Foxholes and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of SG13 for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Ware Road, London Road and Fairfax Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Rush Green (1 mile north-east), Hertford Heath (1 mile south-east), Hertford (1 mile west), Little Amwell (1 mile south-east) and Horns Mill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Foxholes
In Foxholes, that means homes and buildings near Simon Balle All-Through School, The Saracens Head Public House and Hertford Regional College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hertford East station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Not far away are King's Meads.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a survey in Foxholes, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.