Surrey · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Birtley Green, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Birtley Green and across Surrey.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Standing water on a flat roof
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
About our drone roof survey in Birtley Green
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. We survey tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are eroded pointing on a chimney stack and slates or tiles shifted by high winds.
In a village or hamlet like Birtley Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Birtley Green (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Birtley Green
What else we do in Birtley Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in Birtley Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Drones, thermal imaging and Birtley Green roofs
The wider area around Birtley Green has a long history of building, with Chilworth Manor about 2.9 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Christ Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings from Birtley Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Surrey coverage includes Birtley Green.
Surveys in GU5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Birtley Green: Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Birtley Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cucknell's Wood, St Catherine's School and Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shalford station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Birtley Green include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Common questions in Birtley Green
Is my home in Birtley Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Birtley Green?
Yes, Birtley Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour. The weather on the day decides whether the drone goes up. If it’s unsuitable, we will agree another date or inspect by other means.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Sometimes, with permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we’re asked to look at in Birtley Green
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Birtley Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.