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Drone roof survey in Greensted Green, Essex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Greensted Green? You can book a drone roof survey in Greensted Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof survey in Greensted Green: what you get
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, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. If you are worried about plant growth and moss on the roof and loose ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Greensted Green 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. 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.
- Where
- Greensted Green (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Greensted Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Greensted Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Common roof problems in Greensted Green
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Hill Hall, about 3.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Greensted Green. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
Drone roof surveys around Greensted Green
North Weald Airfield is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Take a building like The Ongar Academy: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark like Greensted Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Greensted Green is about 6 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Surveys in Greensted Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes Greensted Green. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM5 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Greensted Road and Toot Hill Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Greensted Green, we cover Greensted (1 mile east), Bovinger (1 mile north), Shelley (2 miles east), Chipping Ongar (2 miles east) and Bobbingworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (6 miles north-west), Brentwood (7 miles south-east), Billericay (11 miles south-east) and Loughton (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Greensted Green
In Greensted Green, that means homes and buildings near The Green Man pub and Weald Common Flood Meadows. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Greensted Green include Gernon Bushes.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photos and findings. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Nearby places to Greensted Green
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Greensted Green questions
Are there drone restrictions around Greensted Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. North Weald Airfield is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Greensted Green?
Yes, Greensted Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Greensted Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.