Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Long Marston Drone Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Long Marston. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
How a drone roof survey works in Long Marston
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are moss and weeds taking hold up top and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Older buildings in small places like Long Marston may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Long Marston (HP23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Long Marston can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Why act early in Long Marston
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Long Marston
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Drones, thermal imaging and Long Marston roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints (Church of England) are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses such as Ascott House, about 4.3 miles north, show how far back building around Long Marston goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Long Marston is about 5 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. In Long Marston, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Drone roof surveys in HP23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Station Road, Chapel Lane and Bromley. We also cover the places around Long Marston: Astrope (1 mile south), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Buckland (2 miles south), Aston Clinton (2 miles south-west) and Wingrave (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-east), Harpenden (15 miles east), Berkhamsted (7 miles south-east), Tring (3 miles south-east), Chorleywood (15 miles south-east) and Grovehill (11 miles south-east).
Around Long Marston
The nearest railway station is Cheddington station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Tindal Centre (4.4 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Ivinghoe Beacon and College Lake nature reserve.
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Long Marston: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Long Marston?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is Long Marston within the area you cover?
Yes. Long Marston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Long Marston. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Long Marston
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
If you look after a building such as Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one