Essex · London and the South East
Howe Street Drone Roof Survey
We carry out drone roof surveys in Howe Street and the rest of Essex. We survey seven days a week.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
What affects the price in Howe Street
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Drone roof survey in Howe Street
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. 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. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge and hip pieces working loose and slipped or missing slates on a high roof.
Older buildings in small places like Howe Street 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Howe Street (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Howe Street
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Take a building like Chelmer Valley High School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Drone roof surveys around Howe Street
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of SS Mary and Laurence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Howe Street is about 5 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Howe Street can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Howe Street is one of the places in Essex we cover for drone roof surveys.
We work across CM3 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Parsonage Lane and Bridge Croft. We also cover Chatham Green (1 mile north-east), Hartford End (2 miles north), Little Leighs (2 miles north-east), Ford End (2 miles north-west) and Pleshey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (5 miles south), Braintree (7 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (11 miles south-east) and Billericay (12 miles south).
What’s near Howe Street
In Howe Street, that means homes and buildings near The Green Man Inn, among other places. The closest station to Howe Street is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Howe Street include Little Waltham Meadows.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. We can see the extent of it from above.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Useful tips for Howe Street property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Howe Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Howe Street, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Howe Street
How do I find out if my home in Howe Street is listed?
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.
Is Howe Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does your drone take thermal images?
No, the drone survey is photographic. Thermal imaging is a separate check in the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks