Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Radwell
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Radwell, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Drone roof survey in Radwell: what you get
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. We are often asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and vegetation in valleys and gutters, across valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
Older buildings in small places like Radwell 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Radwell (SG7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
From ground level, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Radwell are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Radwell
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Radwell, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Spotting them early stops them falling.
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Radwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Radwell?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Radwell within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, and it’s part of the Premium Survey.
Is your drone operator registered?
We are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Radwell
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. About 2.4 miles north lies Hinxworth Place, a reminder of how long the area around Radwell has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Radwell is about 2 miles north of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Radwell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Radwell is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for drone roof surveys. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We cover every part of SG7 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Radwell Lane and The Limes and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Stotfold (1 mile west), Stotfold Common (2 miles north-west), Fairfield (2 miles west) and Astwick (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (7 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles south-west), Hertford (15 miles south) and Ware (15 miles south-east).
Around Radwell
We work in homes and buildings around The Knights Templar School, Norton School and The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Baldock station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Bygrave House (2 miles east) and Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.