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Drone Roof Survey in Great Easton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Great Easton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Common roof problems in Great Easton
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of St John and St Giles, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
How a drone roof survey works in Great Easton
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. We survey fragile roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wind damage high on the roof and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below.
Villages like Great Easton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Great Easton (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
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Great Easton: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Great Easton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport comes within about 2 miles of Great Easton. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Great Easton is listed?
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.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What affects the price in Great Easton
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Great Easton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Great Easton 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- 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 photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Drone roof surveys in Great Easton: local notes
The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport comes within about 2 miles of Great Easton. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. With Horham Hall about 2.7 miles north-west, Great Easton sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Great Easton is about 8 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. If you are in Great Easton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Drone roof surveys in CM6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Endway, Rebecca Meade and Brocks Mead or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Great Easton sits on or near the B184, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Tilty (1 mile north-west), Duton Hill (1 mile north), Chickney (2 miles north-west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north) and Monk Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (9 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
What’s near Great Easton
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Easton is Stansted Airport station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there is West Wood.