Essex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Ivy Chimneys
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Ivy Chimneys, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ivy Chimneys
Drone roof surveys are available in Ivy Chimneys and throughout London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Ivy Chimneys, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ivy Chimneys (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Ivy Chimneys, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
FAQs for Ivy Chimneys
Is my home in Ivy Chimneys listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Ivy Chimneys within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We take care around neighbouring homes. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. Letting neighbours know in advance helps.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
Strong wind or heavy rain stops a flight. The weather on the day decides whether the drone goes up. If we can’t fly, we’ll arrange another day.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ivy Chimneys
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. In a small place like Ivy Chimneys, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Ivy Chimneys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ivy Chimneys
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ivy Chimneys and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Nearby places to Ivy Chimneys
Other services in Ivy Chimneys
Airspace, weather and Ivy Chimneys roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Take a building like Ivy Chimneys Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Hotels and guest houses near Ivy Chimneys cannot easily close rooms for a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Ivy Chimneys is about 1 mile south-west of Epping, in Essex. Roofs in Ivy Chimneys get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Ivy Chimneys. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: CM16. Whether your property is on High Road, Theydon Road and Centre Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Epping (1 mile north-east), Steward's Green (1 mile east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south-east) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ivy Chimneys
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Lion pub and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School. Well-known places in the area include Epping Signalling Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Lippitts Hill and Gernon Bushes.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.