Essex · London and the South East
Staple Tye Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Staple Tye, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Prices for drone roof surveys in Staple Tye
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our drone roof survey in Staple Tye
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. We’re frequently asked to look into storm damage on steep or tall roofs and lifted or split lead flashings, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Older cottages and houses around Staple Tye may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Staple Tye (CM18, CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Staple Tye and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Questions from Staple Tye
Will you come out to Staple Tye?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Staple Tye is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
Our drone takes close-up photos of the roof. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, included in our Premium Survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What we are asked to look at in Staple Tye
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St James with St Luke, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Drone roof surveys in Staple Tye: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Staple Tye is about 1 mile south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Staple Tye gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Staple Tye is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for drone roof surveys. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM18 and CM19 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Echo Lane, Perry Road and Penlow Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Staple Tye on the A1169, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Staple Tye, we cover Great Parndon (1 mile north-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Tylerscross (1 mile west), Little Parndon (2 miles north) and Broadley Common (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (6 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (14 miles north-east), Epping (4 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles north-east).
Around Staple Tye
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hawkenbury Meadow, Brays Grove and Drinker Moth pub. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Staple Tye include Hunsdon Mead.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Staple Tye is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Staple Tye
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.