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Drone roof survey in Ware, Hertfordshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Ware, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Drone roof survey in Ware
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are eroded pointing on a chimney stack and vegetation in valleys and gutters, on fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs.
In older houses around Ware, loft insulation can be thin, patchy or missing in places. Thermal imaging can show where heat escapes, and it can also point to damp patches. It shows temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on conditions, so the timing of the visit matters.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Ware (SG12, SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Ware
Is my home in Ware listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ware?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How do I book a survey in Ware?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Ware often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Airspace, weather and Ware roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Anyone responsible for a site like Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Ware is about 7 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. We visit Ware as part of our work across Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Ware and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across the SG12 and SG9 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Station Road and London Road, all of which we cover. Ware sits on or near the A10 and A119, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Ware, we cover Thundridge (1 mile north), Cold Christmas (2 miles north-east), Wadesmill (2 miles north), Chapmore End (2 miles north-west) and Tonwell (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Ware
In Ware, that means homes and buildings near Hertford Regional College, The Chauncy School and The Albion Public House. Ware has its own railway station: Ware station. Well-known places in the area include Barrowfield (1.2 miles south-west) and Hertford County Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Ware includes King's Meads.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
When to book a survey in Ware
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church Ware, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How we price drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ware
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks