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What is a Drone Roof Survey?

When buying a home, the condition of the roof is one of the most crucial areas to assess. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the hardest parts of a property to inspect thoroughly, especially with traditional methods. Many surveyors will use binoculars from the ground or a camera pole to get a limited view, which often leaves important areas hidden from sight.

At Dunham Hale Surveyors, we do things differently.

We offer a Drone Roof Survey to provide a clear, high-resolution, aerial inspection of the entire roof, giving us direct visibility over parts that would otherwise be completely out of reach.

Why a Drone Roof Survey Makes Sense

This is exactly where our Drone Roof Survey service becomes invaluable. Using drone technology, we’re able to carry out a detailed, close-up inspection of hard-to-reach areas that simply can’t be seen from the ground, such as chimney stacks, valley gutters, flat roofs, and ridge tiles.

The cost of a drone survey is minimal compared to the typical quote from a roofing contractor, many of whom may recommend a full roof replacement, often upwards of £10,000 even when it’s not always necessary.

By instructing a Drone Roof Survey, you’ll receive clear photographic evidence of any defects or areas of concern. This not only helps you make an informed decision about the property but also gives you powerful documentation to support price renegotiation with the vendor if repairs are required.

In short, a drone survey gives you a bird’s-eye view of potential risks, saving you from costly surprises later on.

What can a Drone Roof Survey be Useful for?

A Drone Roof Survey is especially valuable when parts of the roof are hidden from view, such as behind parapet walls, over rear extensions, or on taller buildings—typically three storeys or higher. It’s also ideal for larger properties or high-rise buildings where safe physical access isn’t possible, and where ground-level inspections (even with binoculars or poles) offer limited insight.

Drone surveys eliminate guesswork by capturing high-resolution images of difficult-to-reach areas, helping to identify potential issues before they become costly problems.

To learn more or request a quote, please call our team or get in touch through the Contact Us section of our website. We’ll be happy to help.

What Can a Drone Roof Survey Identify?

Our Drone Roof Survey service allows us to inspect and assess areas of a property that are often hidden or inaccessible from ground level. These include:

  • Chimney Stacks, Hidden Chimneys & Roof Structures
    Drone footage provides a clear view of chimney stacks and related structures that are obstructed from ground view or located towards the rear of the property.
  • Flat Roofs, Flashings & Abutments
    Many flat roofs or flashings between roofs and walls are completely hidden from view. A drone allows us to assess their condition without the need for scaffolding or ladders.
  • Valley Gutters & Parapet Walls
    These are common trouble spots for water ingress and are rarely visible from ground level. A drone survey ensures no critical areas are missed.
  • Guttering, Flashings & Rooflights
    We can check for sagging, misalignment, or damage to guttering, lead flashings, and hidden rooflights that are prone to leaks and long-term damage.
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