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Drone roof survey in Alfold, Surrey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Alfold. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Questions from Alfold
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alfold?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Alfold?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Alfold?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
About our drone roof survey in Alfold
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. We are often asked to look into tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, on large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Alfold, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Alfold (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Alfold
To price your survey, we check:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Alfold
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Problems we come across often include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Drones, thermal imaging and Alfold roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have 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.
For any home in Alfold, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Alfold, we can come and survey your property. Alfold is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU6 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Alfold
In Alfold, that means homes and buildings near The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse. The countryside around Alfold includes Shillinglee Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Alfold book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Alfold, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.