Essex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Lexden
Drone roof surveys in Lexden from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lexden
We carry out drone roof surveys in Lexden and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. Common reasons to book are blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and cracked mortar along the ridge, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
Even in a smaller place like Lexden, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Lexden (CO3, CO2)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
Why act early in Lexden
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Around Lexden, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
For a price for your roof in Lexden, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Lexden
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Lexden means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
Nearby places to Lexden
What else we do in Lexden
Prices for drone roof surveys in Lexden
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Lexden
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Lexden has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
If you run a business near Lion Walk, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. The streets around a church such as Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Lexden is about 1 mile west of Colchester, in Essex. Lexden is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Across Essex, we cover Lexden and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CO3 and CO2 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Park Road, Heath Road and Capel Road, all of which we cover. Lexden is on the A1124, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Lexden include Camulodunum (1 mile east), Braiswick (1 mile north), Abbey Field (1 mile south-east), Colchester (1 mile east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (11 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Lexden
We work in homes and buildings around Lexden Park, Prettygate Infant School and The Sun Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Essex County Hospital (1 mile east) and Lion Walk (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Lexden Gathering Grounds.
Common questions in Lexden
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lexden?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Lexden?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like 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 is disturbed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a smaller place like Lexden, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.