Essex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Mulberry Green
We carry out drone roof surveys in Mulberry Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
About our drone roof survey in Mulberry Green
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are moss building up on slopes and in gutters and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, across fragile roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Mulberry Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Mulberry Green (CO6, CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Mulberry Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Useful tips for Mulberry Green property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Mulberry Green
Do you cover smaller places like Mulberry Green?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mulberry Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What if it is windy or raining on the day?
We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If it is unsuitable, we’ll agree another date.
What if my home is near an airport?
Only with the right permission. Airports like Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How do I book a survey in Mulberry Green?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Flying and imaging in Mulberry Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. 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.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like The Stanway School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Mulberry Green is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Mulberry Green and nearby. Mulberry Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CO6 and CO5 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Rectory Road and Easthorpe Road. Other places close to Mulberry Green include Easthorpe (1 mile south-west), Copford (1 mile north), Marks Tey (1 mile north-west), Little Tey (2 miles north-west) and Layer Marney (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south-west), Witham (8 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles east) and Halstead (9 miles north-west).
Around Mulberry Green
In Mulberry Green, that means homes and buildings near Alma Public House and the streets around them. Mulberry Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Essex County Hospital (4.5 miles east) and Birch Castle (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Iron Latch.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We don’t test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
When to book a survey in Mulberry Green
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Look out for signs like these:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Chimney tops in poor condition
With Layer Marney Tower about 2.8 miles south, the area around Mulberry Green has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see