Essex · London and the South East
Steward's Green Drone Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Steward's Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Do you need a drone roof survey in Steward's Green?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
How a drone roof survey works in Steward's Green
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you’ve noticed wind damage high on the roof and debris building up in hidden gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Steward's Green are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Steward's Green (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Steward's Green
Also in Steward's Green
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Steward's Green
Steward's Green is about 3 miles from North Weald Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Historic houses such as Hill Hall, about 1.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Steward's Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For hotels and guest houses around Steward's Green, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ivy Chimneys Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Steward's Green is about 4 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. If you’re in Steward's Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Steward's Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the CM16 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Ivy Chimneys (1 mile west), Epping (1 mile north-west), Hobbs Cross (1 mile south) and Theydon Garnon (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (4 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (5 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Near you in Steward's Green
In Steward's Green, that means homes and buildings near St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and The Merry Fiddlers pub and the streets around them. A little further out are St. Margaret's Hospital (1.1 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Steward's Green include Gernon Bushes.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Steward's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- 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’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Questions from Steward's Green
Is Steward's Green 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 as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Steward's Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
Our drone takes close-up photographs of the roof. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, included in our Premium Survey.
How do I book a survey in Steward's Green?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks