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Drone roof survey in Hailey, Hertfordshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Hailey, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Drone roof survey in Hailey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and fragile roofs, and people most often book us about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and vegetation in valleys and gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Hailey 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, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Hailey (SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Hailey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Places near Hailey
Also in Hailey
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hailey
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. In a place like Hailey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Hailey
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we are asked to look at in Hailey
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Take a building like Roselands Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
FAQs for Hailey
Is drone flying allowed in Hailey?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Hailey listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Hailey?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hailey roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Hailey across London and South East England. Hailey is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. There’s also a page for London.
All of SG13 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Hailey Lane, Springle Lane and College Road and the roads around them. Hailey sits on or near the A1170. We also cover Little Amwell (1 mile north-west), Woollensbrook (1 mile south-west), Hertford Heath (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-east) and Great Amwell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Cheshunt (5 miles south).
What’s near Hailey
We work in homes and buildings around The John Warner School, Barclay Park and The Galley Hall Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is St Margarets (Herts) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Barrowfield (1.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Street Lighting (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Hailey include Hertford Heath nature reserve.