Essex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Great Braxted
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Great Braxted, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
About our drone roof survey in Great Braxted
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We are frequently asked to look into flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and lead work pulling away at abutments, on fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Older buildings in small places like Great Braxted may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Great Braxted (CM8)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Great Braxted can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Prices for drone roof surveys in Great Braxted
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Great Braxted, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area. You can tackle the urgent items first. In a place like Great Braxted, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- A written report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Great Braxted: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Great Braxted?
It depends on the exact address and the weather 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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Braxted?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Drone roof surveys around Great Braxted
Great Braxted lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Layer Marney Tower lies about 4.7 miles north-east, so building around Great Braxted goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Great Braxted is about 3 miles east of Witham, in Essex. In Great Braxted, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Essex coverage includes Great Braxted. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: CM8. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Bung Row and Tiptree Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Great Braxted: Beacon Hill (1 mile south-west), Great Totham (2 miles south), Wickham Bishops (2 miles south-west), Broad Street Green (3 miles south) and Langford (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (11 miles north-east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Braintree (8 miles north-west), Maldon (5 miles south), Rayleigh (15 miles south) and Witham (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Great Braxted
Around Great Braxted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Green Man pub and Whet Mead and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Braxted is Witham station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Nearby you will also find Anchor Press Museum (2.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Shut Heath Wood.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Great Braxted
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
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. Do not go up yourself.