Essex · London and the South East
Hare Green Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hare Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Drone roof survey in Hare Green
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. If you’re worried about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hare Green, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Hare Green (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Hare Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Questions from Hare Green
Is my home in Hare Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Hare Green?
Yes, Hare Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
Privacy is taken seriously on every flight. The camera is pointed at your roof, not next door. Letting neighbours know beforehand helps.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Time for the pre-flight checks is included.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
Safety comes first, so the weather decides. We will not fly in strong wind or heavy rain. We will talk through the options if the day turns bad.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hare Green
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hare Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hare Green
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Useful tips for Hare Green property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know what you want to see
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hare Green roofs
Hare Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Castle House, about 5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hare Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. If you look after a building like St George's Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Hare Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hare Green. Hare Green is one of the places in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CO7 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Back Lane East, Harwich Road and Meadow Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hare Green: Balls Green (1 mile south), Cowey Green (1 mile north), Frating Green (1 mile south), Great Bromley (1 mile north-west) and Monkey Street (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
What’s near Hare Green
Around Hare Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Old Courthouse Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Great Bentley station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cockaynes Wood.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hare Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.