Surrey · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Boundstone
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Boundstone, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Boundstone is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How a drone roof survey works in Boundstone
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We are frequently asked to look into wind damage high on the roof and worn lead at chimneys and walls, on tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors.
Even in a smaller place like Boundstone, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Boundstone (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Boundstone
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
What a drone roof survey looks like in Boundstone
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you live in an older home near St Timothy, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Farnham Castle lies about 2 miles north, so building around Boundstone goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you look after a building such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Boundstone is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out drone roof surveys in Boundstone for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Jubilee Lane, Vine Way and Vine Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Shortheath (1 mile north), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-west), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile west) and Batt's Corner (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Near you in Boundstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edgeborough School, Weydon School and Underdown nature reserve, among other places. The closest station to Boundstone is Farnham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (2 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Boundstone includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey does not add damage.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Also near Boundstone
Also in Boundstone
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Boundstone
Do you cover smaller places like Boundstone?
Yes. Boundstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Are there drone restrictions around Boundstone?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.