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Drone roof survey in Long Green, Essex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Long Green, with photos and a written report.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Long Green: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Long Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Long Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our drone roof survey in Long Green
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. Typical surveys look at damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and worn lead at chimneys and walls, across tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Long Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Long Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Airspace, weather and Long Green roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (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, including zones around airports and prisons.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cressing Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to St Barnabas: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Long Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Long Green, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Long Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM77 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Pine Road, Fir Drive and Long Green, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Tye Green (1 mile south), Hawbush Green (1 mile south-east), Black Notley (1 mile south-west), The Green (1 mile south-west) and Braintree (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (5 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Near you in Long Green
In Long Green, that means homes and buildings near Alec Hunter Academy, Bocking Blackwater and Fowlers Farm pub, among other places. The closest station to Long Green is Braintree Freeport station, about 0.8 miles west. A little further out are William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older roofs in small places like Long Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Why act early in Long Green
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. Around Long Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Long Green
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Long Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Long Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.