Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Shenleybury
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Shenleybury from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How a drone roof survey works in Shenleybury
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. If you’ve noticed eroded pointing on a chimney stack and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Shenleybury, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Shenleybury (WD7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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Prices for drone roof surveys in Shenleybury
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Shenleybury can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Shenleybury
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you live in an older home near St Botolphs, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Clore Shalom School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For businesses in and around places like The Maltings, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Shenleybury is about 3 miles north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Shenleybury and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Shenleybury. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the WD7 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on Hugo Gryn Way, Farm Close and Shenleybury and the roads around them. We also cover Broad Colney (1 mile north-west), London Colney (1 mile north), Tyttenhanger (2 miles north), Colney Heath (3 miles north-east) and North Mymms (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Watford (5 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north), St Albans (4 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-east) and Harpenden (8 miles north).
Around Shenleybury
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Lion pub, Manor Lodge School and North Mimms Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Radlett station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Hilfield Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Maltings (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Shenleybury includes Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Let us know the exact address when booking
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Common questions in Shenleybury
How do I find out if my home in Shenleybury is listed?
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 come out to Shenleybury?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. If you need thermal imaging, it’s part of the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Shenleybury?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What if it’s windy or raining on the day?
High wind or heavy rain stops a flight. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If we can’t fly, we’ll arrange another day.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.