Essex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Great Tey, Essex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Great Tey, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Tell us the exact address when you book
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Tey
Drone roof surveys are available in Great Tey and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge and hip pieces working loose and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Some older homes in villages like Great Tey are 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Great Tey (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Great Tey: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Great Tey is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Great Tey?
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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you cover Great Tey for drone roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Great Tey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Tey, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Great Tey
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St Barnabas: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Towns and villages near Great Tey
Also in Great Tey
Drone roof surveys in Great Tey: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Whatever the street in Great Tey, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Great Tey is about 5 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. If you’re in Great Tey, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Essex. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Street, Chrismund Way and Greenfield Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Great Tey include Swan Street (1 mile north), Chappel (2 miles north), Rose Green (2 miles north-east), Wakes Colne (2 miles north) and Fordstreet (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles east), Braintree (8 miles west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west), Camulodunum (5 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Great Tey
In Great Tey, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Mount Bures (4.1 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Great Tey include Sergeants Orchard.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Great Tey, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- 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.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.