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Brewer Street Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Brewer Street and across Surrey.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Brewer Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
About our drone roof survey in Brewer Street
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or split lead flashings and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Brewer Street, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Brewer Street (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in Brewer Street?
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Take a building like Bletchingley Village Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
Places near Brewer Street
Also in Brewer Street
Brewer Street: your questions answered
Will you come out to Brewer Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Brewer Street?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of Brewer Street. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report follows by email.
Why get it checked now?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. For an older or listed building in a place like Brewer Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Brewer Street
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Drone roof surveys in Brewer Street: local notes
The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of Brewer Street. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. For businesses in and around places like The Belfry, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Brewer Street is about 2 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. In Brewer Street, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Surrey coverage includes Brewer Street. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Drone roof surveys in RH1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Whitehill Lane and Brewer Street. We also cover Nutfield (1 mile south-west), Chaldon (2 miles north), South Merstham (2 miles west), Merstham (2 miles north-west) and South Nutfield (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Around Brewer Street
We work in homes and buildings around Merstham Park School, Oakhyrst Grange School and The Prince Albert Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Merstham station, about 2.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and The Belfry (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.