London and the South East

Drone Roof Survey in Surrey

We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey for drone roof surveys, with a written report and photos after every survey., with prices that include VAT and surveys on weekdays and weekends.

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Drone roof survey in every part of Surrey

What it covers: close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach. Choose your town from the list to see local details. To book, call 07833 053749.

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Drone roof survey in Surrey: how it works

Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and walls and chimney tops in poor condition, on fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks.

It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off.

We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.

How our prices work

Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.

Why choose Independent Roof Survey

98% of clients satisfied
Weekday and weekend surveys
Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
An independent view of the roof

Arrange a survey

We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.

Around Guildford

Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St John the Evangelist (under half a mile east), Stoke Park (within half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Airspace, weather and roofs across Surrey

Across Surrey, the clearest thermal images come after a sunny day on a dry, calm roof. It shows surface temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings.

Across London and the South East, older homes often have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. Each roof in Surrey is checked with its age and materials in mind.

Guildford: A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Guildford means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take a building like Sandfield Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.

Rented homes, blocks and businesses

Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.

Landlords, agents and building managers across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

What we are asked to look at in Surrey

From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.

People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:

Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Hidden gutters full of leaves
Loose ridge and hip tiles
Standing water on a flat roof

Different roofs, different checks

Ridges and hips

Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.

Steep slate and tile slopes

On slate roofs, slipped slates frequently point to corroded nails. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.

What this survey can’t tell you

To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:

What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey

What affects the cost of drone roof surveys

A few things affect what a survey costs:

Commercial roofs and larger buildings
How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own

The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.

Getting in touch

When you call or email, these details help:

Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you need the report by
The address and postcode of the property
What kind of property and roof it is

Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.

Your questions about drone roof surveys in Surrey

Does someone need to be in?

That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.

Can you survey at the weekend?

We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.

Will you walk on the roof?

Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.

How long does a drone roof survey take?

On site, it usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.

Does this replace a RICS home survey?

No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.

How long have you been surveying roofs?

We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.

Can you fly a drone in central London?

It depends where in central London. Restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs need NATS permission before a flight. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.