Essex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Mountnessing, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Mountnessing, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
About our drone roof survey in Mountnessing
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, 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’ll say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. Common reasons to book are wind damage high on the roof and outlets choked with leaves and silt, across large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Mountnessing, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Mountnessing (CM15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Mountnessing roofs
About 1.6 miles east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Mountnessing has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Mountnessing is about 3 miles north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Mountnessing as part of our work across London and the South East. Mountnessing is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM15 is covered for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Roman Close and Roman Road. We also cover Swallows Cross (1 mile north-west), Green Street (1 mile north), Ingatestone (1 mile north-east), Buttsbury (2 miles east) and Hutton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (7 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Mountnessing
We work in homes and buildings around Shenfield High School, Hutton Country Park and George and Dragon pub. The closest station to Mountnessing is Ingatestone station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Mountnessing includes Norsey Wood.
Mountnessing questions
Is Mountnessing within the area you cover?
Yes, Mountnessing is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Mountnessing is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes, we are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and we fly a drone that weighs under 250g.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
Central London has restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check the airspace for your address and apply where needed.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mountnessing and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Mountnessing needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Mountnessing
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
If you look after a building like Mountnessing Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Mountnessing are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Mountnessing, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.