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Addlestone Drone Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Addlestone, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Addlestone
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, 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 before the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you are worried about cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and fragile roofs alike.
Even in a smaller place like Addlestone, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Addlestone (KT15)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Addlestone roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you look after a building such as Darley Dene Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. With Botleys Mansion about 1.8 miles west, the area around Addlestone has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Addlestone is about 5 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Addlestone, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Addlestone is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in KT15 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Market Street, High Street and Station Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Addlestone include the A317 and A318, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include New Haw (1 mile south), Brooklands (2 miles south-east), Weybridge (2 miles east), St George's Hill (2 miles east) and Byfleet (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Addlestone
Around Addlestone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Jubilee High School, Woburn Park and St George's College Weybridge. There’s a railway station in Addlestone itself: Addlestone station. Well-known places in the area include Runnymede Hospital (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Addlestone includes St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Common roof problems in Addlestone
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Take an older house close to St Paul's: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. With lower homes, common in places like Addlestone, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Addlestone does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Addlestone
Is drone flying allowed in Addlestone?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Addlestone?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
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 when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.