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Stevenage Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Stevenage, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stevenage
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip pieces working loose and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, across valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and fragile roofs.
Weather decides a lot: a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal images are clearest after a sunny day, on a dry roof, with little wind. For a roof in Stevenage, the day is chosen with the forecast in mind. A look inside the roof space can go ahead whatever the forecast.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Stevenage (SG1, SG2, SG3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a commercial building or block in Stevenage, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it ahead of the visit. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. You then get a report with photographs.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Drone roof surveys in Stevenage: local notes
About 2.5 miles south-east lies Aston Bury, a reminder of how long the area around Stevenage has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Stevenage is about 26 miles east of Milton Keynes, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Stevenage, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Stevenage is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the SG1, SG2 and SG3 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on King Pin Square, Market Square and Market Place or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Stevenage include the A602 and B197, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Stevenage: Bedwell (1 mile south-west), Pin Green (1 mile north-west), Chells (1 mile east), St Nicholas (1 mile north) and Rooks Nest (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east). Being one of Hertfordshire’s larger places, Stevenage has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Stevenage
We work in homes and buildings around The Heathcote School, Church of Saint Nicholas and Marriotts School. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Benington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (0.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Pryor's Wood.
Common roof problems in Stevenage
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
For an older house near a landmark like St Hugh & St John, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stevenage
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
Why it is worth a survey now in Stevenage
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. Whatever the age of a roof in Stevenage, small defects only grow if they’re left. What starts as a cracked flashing or a blocked outlet becomes wet timber and stained ceilings in time.
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stevenage
- A report with photographs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
Common questions in Stevenage
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Stevenage?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I find out if my home in Stevenage is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.