Drone roof surveys in Durham
Steep roofs, narrow streets and tall chimneys make Durham roofs hard to inspect from a ladder. A drone gets close-up photos of every part of the roof from the ground.
Ideal for Durham’s terraces, steep streets and older houses
Much of Durham’s housing is Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, often on hills where scaffolding is awkward and expensive to put up. Older stone properties in villages around the city have tall chimney stacks that are hard to see from street level.
A drone survey shows the slates, ridge, valleys, lead flashing and chimney pointing in detail, so you can find the problem and get an accurate quote before anyone climbs up.
- High-resolution photos of the whole roof
- Close-ups of slates, chimneys, flashing and gutters
- Free 4K video of the roof
- Usually flown and delivered within 24–48 hours
From £75
About 30 minutes from our Darlington base
Durham city and the towns around it are an easy run up the A167 or A1(M) for us, so we can usually survey within a day or two of booking.
Much of central Durham is a conservation area, and many streets are close-packed with little room to work. A drone can be launched from a small space nearby without blocking the road or needing any equipment on the pavement.
Places we cover from Durham
Durham city, Gilesgate, Framwellgate Moor, Belmont, Brandon, Ushaw Moor, Chester-le-Street, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Crook, Consett, Seaham, and everywhere in between.
Example roof survey photos
Gable end apex 
Chimney stack close-up Lead flashing detail 
Ridge and apex
Common questions
How much is a drone roof survey in Durham?
Roof surveys start from £75, depending on the size of the roof and where it is. Send the address and we’ll confirm a fixed price.
Can you survey a terraced house with no front garden?
Usually, yes. We plan every flight in advance and only need a small, safe space nearby to take off. We’ll talk through access with you when you book.
Is a drone survey useful if I’m buying a house in Durham?
Yes. Photos of the roof before you buy can show slipped slates, failing flashing or chimney problems that might affect your offer, and you can share them with your surveyor or a roofer.
Roof survey guides
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- Drone roof survey vs a traditional roof inspection
- Can a drone detect roof damage?
Other areas
Book a roof survey in Durham
Send the address or postcode and we’ll come back with a price within 24 hours.