Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Nup End Green
Drone roof surveys in Nup End Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof survey in Nup End Green: what you get
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We are often asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and walls and cracked mortar along the ridge, on fragile roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Nup End 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Nup End Green (SG3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Nup End Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Nup End Green?
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary and St Thomas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
FAQs for Nup End Green
Is Nup End Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Nup End Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Nup End Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Parts of central London are restricted, including areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check before every flight and seek permission where needed.
What if my home is near an airport?
That depends on where the roof is. Flying inside a flight restriction zone needs permission from the airport or air traffic control. Book early if you think you may be affected.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Drone roof surveys around Nup End Green
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Historic houses such as Knebworth House, about 0.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Nup End Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Nup End Green is about 3 miles south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Nup End Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. London is in our area too.
Every address in SG3 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Driver's End (1 mile west), Old Knebworth (1 mile north-east), Rableyheath (1 mile south-east), Pottersheath (1 mile south-east) and Codicote (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles north-east), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south), Harpenden (6 miles south-west) and Hitchin (6 miles north).
Near you in Nup End Green
We work in homes and buildings around Robin Hood And Little John Public House and Knebworth Park and the streets around them. Nup End Green’s nearest station is Knebworth station, roughly 1.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Benington Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Lister Hospital (4.1 miles north). Not far away are Mardley Heath.