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Drone Roof Survey in Hastingwood
Drone roof surveys in Hastingwood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Hastingwood, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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How a drone roof survey works in Hastingwood
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. Typical surveys look at moss building up on slopes and in gutters and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Older buildings in small places like Hastingwood may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Hastingwood (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we’re asked to look at in Hastingwood
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Anyone responsible for a site like Henry Moore Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hastingwood
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Common questions in Hastingwood
Is drone flying allowed in Hastingwood?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Hastingwood is about 2 miles from North Weald Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Hastingwood 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is Hastingwood in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hastingwood and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hastingwood roofs
North Weald Airfield is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Hastingwood is about 2 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Bookings from Hastingwood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Hastingwood is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for drone roof surveys. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Drone roof surveys in CM17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Hastingwood Road, Hazlewood Park and Mill Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hastingwood: Foster Street (1 mile north), Magdalen Laver (1 mile east), Latton (2 miles north-west), Newhall (2 miles north-west) and Bush Fair (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles east), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (8 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hastingwood
In Hastingwood, that means homes and buildings near The Rainbow And Dove Public House, Brays Grove and Passmores Academy. The nearest railway station is Harlow Mill station, about 3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Harlow Mill (3.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Gernon Bushes.