Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Tewin Wood Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Tewin Wood, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tewin Wood
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. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Tewin Wood, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Tewin Wood (AL6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Drone roof surveys in Tewin Wood: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Digswell House, about 2.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tewin Wood. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Ridgeway Academy, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Shop and office owners around Howard Centre may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Tewin Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Tewin Wood and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
Surveys in AL6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Cowpers Way, Desborough Drive and Firs Walk. Other places close to Tewin Wood include Burnham Green (1 mile north-west), Bull's Green (1 mile north), Harmer Green (1 mile west), Tewin (1 mile south) and Datchworth (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Tewin Wood
Around Tewin Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Belmont pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Welwyn North station, about 1.4 miles west. A little further out are Howard Centre (2.8 miles south-west) and Hertford Castle (4.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do 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 between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Tewin Wood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Tewin Wood questions
Is drone flying allowed in Tewin Wood?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Tewin Wood listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Is Tewin Wood in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Tewin Wood.
Why act early in Tewin Wood
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Older and listed buildings around Tewin Wood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Tewin Wood
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.