Essex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Loves Green, Essex
Drone roof surveys in Loves Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Check the loft can be reached
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
About our drone roof survey in Loves Green
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. Common reasons to book are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Loves Green are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Loves Green (CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Loves Green
Do you cover smaller places like Loves Green?
Yes. Loves Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Loves Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Does your drone take thermal images?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, and it’s part of the Premium Survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. If your roof is shared, it helps to tell your neighbours about the visit.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Loves Green
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Flashings that have come away
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Take an older house close to St Paul's Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why act early in Loves Green
From ground level, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos, slope by slope. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In a place like Loves Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes 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 Loves Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Loves Green
Hylands, about 2.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Loves Green. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like Highwood Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Loves Green is about 5 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Anywhere in Loves Green, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the CM1 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Highwood Road, Pool's Lane and Sparrows Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Loves Green: Edney Common (1 mile east), Radley Green (1 mile north-west), Newney Green (2 miles north-east), Norton Heath (3 miles west) and Roxwell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles east), Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south-west) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Loves Green
We work in homes and buildings around Green Man Public House. The nearest railway station is Ingatestone station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles east) and Willingale Doe (3.6 miles north-west).
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Towns and villages near Loves Green
What else we do in Loves Green
What affects the price in Loves Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Loves Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.