Surrey · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Ashtead, Surrey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Ashtead and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Drone roof survey in Ashtead: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you’re worried about damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and ridge and hip pieces working loose, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Ashtead, the roofs that are hardest to see are often on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement can’t. Each needs the right weather. A typical example is the rear slope over a back addition, which cannot be seen from the street.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Ashtead (KT21, KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Around Ashtead, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Ashtead: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Ashtead?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover Ashtead?
Yes, Ashtead is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Airspace, weather and Ashtead roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Anyone responsible for a site like Parsons Mead School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to St George's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Ashtead gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Ashtead is one of the places in Surrey we cover for drone roof surveys. There is also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: KT21 and KT22. You will find streets such as The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road. Other places close to Ashtead include Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Ashtead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ashtead Park, Barnett Wood Infant School and St Andrew's Catholic School and the streets around them. The closest station to Ashtead is Ashtead station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and The Lake.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Ashtead often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Read more
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ashtead
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ashtead. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.