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County Durham & North East England

Fixed-Price Drone Roof Surveys In County Durham

A clear, safe first look at your roof — without the cost or wait of scaffolding. High-resolution aerial imagery and a straightforward PDF report, from a local, fully insured operator.

Residential inspection from £225
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CAA licensed & insured drone operator
Images & video within 24 hours
Local to County Durham
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15+ mins
On-site drone survey time, most homes
CAA Licensed & Insured
Operated under UK drone regulations
Based In County Durham
Serving the wider North East
Fast Turnaround
Images & video within 24 hours
One Clear Price
No hidden extras, no obligation
How It Works

A straightforward process, start to finish

No sales calls, no jargon. Book online, we visit, you get a clear report.

1

Book & confirm access

Tell us your address and what's prompting the inspection. We confirm a suitable date and any access details by phone or email.

2

Drone survey on site

We photograph all visible roof slopes from the air — usually from the pavement or garden, with no scaffolding or ladders needed.

3

Receive your PDF report

Within 24 hours you'll receive your digital images and video, followed by a clear PDF report with a plain-English summary of what we found.

What's Included

What you receive with every inspection

  • Full detailed roof coverage
    Every visible slope, elevation and hard-to-reach area photographed from the air.
  • Guttering condition checks
    A visual check of guttering for blockages, damage or misalignment.
  • Ridgeline condition checks
    Ridge tiles and pointing checked for cracking, gaps or displacement.
  • Chimney stack checks
    Stacks, flaunching and flashing inspected for visible signs of wear.
  • Identify loose or missing tiles
    Flagged clearly in your report so you know exactly what to act on.
  • Images and video within 24 hours
    Digital images and video footage delivered fast, alongside your written report.
Roof Inspection ReportImages + video · 24hr
Pricing

One clear price to get started

No quotes over the phone, no surprises on the day.

Residential Package

Residential Drone Roof Inspection

From £225 inc. VAT, single residential property
  • Full aerial survey of all accessible roof slopes
  • High-resolution photography, no scaffolding required
  • Digital images & video delivered within 24 hours
  • Plain-English summary of visible condition
  • Guidance on any recommended next steps
Get Your Fixed-Price Quote

Larger properties, multiple buildings, or commercial sites — get a tailored quote, still fixed-price and agreed before we visit.

Not sure if this covers your property?

We're happy to talk it through before you book.

  • Terraced, semi-detached & detached homes
  • Bungalows & period properties
  • Rental & HMO properties
  • Small blocks & commercial roofs — quoted separately
Common Reasons Customers Book

Is a drone roof survey right for you?

Storm damage checks

After high winds or heavy weather, get a fast visual check for slipped or missing tiles before it becomes a bigger problem.

Routine maintenance planning

A periodic look at roof condition to catch small issues early and budget for repairs before they escalate.

Pre-purchase concerns

Considering a property? Get a clear first look at roof condition alongside your other pre-purchase checks.

Landlord & rental inspections

Document roof condition between tenancies, for compliance records, or in response to a tenant report.

Insurance-related first look

A visual record to support a conversation with your insurer — not a replacement for a formal claim assessment.

Support for roofing contractors

Fast, access-free imagery to support your own quoting or diagnostic process without booking scaffolding upfront.

Why Use A Drone Roof Survey

A better first look, without the cost of access equipment

  • 01
    No scaffolding, for many first-look cases
    Most residential roofs can be surveyed safely from the ground, saving time and cost.
  • 02
    Safer than a ladder inspection
    No one needs to climb onto your roof for an initial visual check.
  • 03
    Clear imagery of hard-to-see areas
    Valleys, chimney stacks and rear slopes are photographed in the same detail as the front elevation.
  • 04
    Usually completed same-day
    On-site survey time is typically 15–30 minutes for a standard residential property.
  • 05
    Significant savings against traditional methods
    No scaffold hire or specialist access equipment, so more of your budget goes toward any repairs actually needed.
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Service Area

Covering County Durham & the North East

Based centrally in County Durham, with regular visits across the wider North East.

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County Durham

  • Durham City
  • Chester-le-Street
  • Consett
  • Bishop Auckland
  • Newton Aycliffe
  • Spennymoor
  • Seaham
  • Peterlee
  • Stanley
  • Barnard Castle

Wider North East

  • Darlington
  • Sunderland
  • Gateshead
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Stockton-on-Tees
  • Hartlepool
  • South Shields
  • Washington

Not seeing your town? We regularly travel further afield across the North East — get in touch to check availability for your postcode.

What Customers Say

Trusted by homeowners and landlords across the region

★★★★★

"Quick to arrange, turned up on time, and the report was easy to understand. No pressure to book any further work."

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Durham City
★★★★★

"Used this after a storm to check for missing tiles. Had photos and a report back the next day, saved us a scaffolding cost."

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Chester-le-Street
★★★★★

"As a landlord with a few properties, this has become part of our routine checks between tenancies. Simple and fairly priced."

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Bishop Auckland
Frequently Asked Questions

Good to know before you book

Is this the same as a structural survey?
No. This is a visual aerial inspection using drone imagery. It gives you a clear first look at visible roof condition, but it is not a structural survey, engineer's report, or insurance assessment. Where we see something that warrants closer investigation, we'll say so.
Do you need access to my property?
Usually not. Most residential roofs can be fully surveyed from the pavement, driveway or garden. If access to a garden or neighbouring land is needed, we'll confirm this with you beforehand.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Drone flights require reasonably calm, dry conditions. If the weather isn't suitable on the day, we'll reschedule at no extra cost — we'd rather do it properly than rush a flight in poor conditions.
How quickly will I get my report?
Digital images and video are typically delivered by email within 24 hours of the survey visit, often sooner, followed by your written report.
Can I use this for an insurance claim?
Our report can support a conversation with your insurer as a visual record, but it is not a formal loss adjuster or engineer's report and shouldn't be relied on as one. We recommend checking with your insurer what they specifically require.
Do you inspect commercial or larger roofs?
Yes — small commercial units, blocks of flats and larger roof areas can be surveyed. These are quoted individually based on size and complexity, but always agreed as a fixed price before we visit.
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Please note: Durham Roof Survey provides a visual aerial roof inspection service using drone imagery. This is not a structural survey, engineer's report, or insurance assessment, and should not be relied upon as one. Where appropriate, we'll recommend further investigation by a qualified specialist.