Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Furneux Pelham Drone Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Furneux Pelham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
About our drone roof survey in Furneux Pelham
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. If you’ve noticed moss and weeds taking hold up top and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Furneux Pelham may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Furneux Pelham (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
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Furneux Pelham: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Furneux Pelham?
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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Furneux Pelham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How do I book a survey in Furneux Pelham?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older rural homes like those around Furneux Pelham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Furneux Pelham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Furneux Pelham and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we are asked to look at in Furneux Pelham
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What affects the price in Furneux Pelham
To price your survey, we look at:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Airspace, weather and Furneux Pelham roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take a building like Furneux Pelham Church of England School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Furneux Pelham is about 5 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Furneux Pelham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Furneux Pelham is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the SG9 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on The Street and The Causeway. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Albury (1 mile south), Gravesend (2 miles south), Brent Pelham (2 miles north), Clapgate (2 miles south) and Great Hormead (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (13 miles south) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Furneux Pelham
In Furneux Pelham, that means homes and buildings near The Star Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Pelham (2.1 miles north).