Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hoddesdon Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Hoddesdon. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Most visits in a town like Hoddesdon start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Drone roof survey in Hoddesdon: what you get
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a written report with photographs. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. If you are worried about coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and moss and weeds taking hold up top, we can find out what’s behind it.
Before any drone flight in a town like Hoddesdon, the airspace is checked on the Drone Safety Map, which shows restriction zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
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.
- Location
- Hoddesdon (EN11, EN10, EN8, SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Hoddesdon overflow onto walls. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Left alone, both only get worse.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Hoddesdon
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Catherine & St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Sheredes School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Hoddesdon is about 13 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We cover Hoddesdon and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for London.
Here we cover the EN11, EN10, EN8 and SG12 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A10 and B176 close by, Hoddesdon is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Hoddesdon, we cover Broxbourne (1 mile south-west), High Leigh (1 mile north-west), Woollensbrook (1 mile north-west), Goose Green (1 mile north-west) and Wormley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (13 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (3 miles south-west). Hoddesdon is among the bigger towns we cover in Hertfordshire.
Landmarks near Hoddesdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barclay Park, The Golden Lion Inn and St Cross Catholic Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Broxbourne station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Barrowfield (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
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FAQs for Hoddesdon
How do I find out if my home in Hoddesdon is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Hoddesdon?
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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.