Surrey · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Brick Hill, Surrey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Brick Hill and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings that have come away
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
What a drone roof survey looks like in Brick Hill
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
If you look after a building like Valley End CofE Infant School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. With Botleys Mansion about 4 miles east, the area around Brick Hill has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Brick Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. In Brick Hill, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We work across the GU24 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Broomhall (1 mile north), Windlesham (1 mile west), Chobham (2 miles south-east), Sunningdale (2 miles north) and Coxhill Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles south-west), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Egham (5 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Brick Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Brickmakers pub, Charters School and Gracious Pond and the streets around them. Brick Hill’s nearest station is Sunningdale station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Chobham Museum (2 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Brick Hill includes St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
Drone roof survey in Brick Hill: what you get
Drone roof surveys are available in Brick Hill and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We are often asked to look into moss building up on slopes and in gutters and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, on chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Brick Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Brick Hill (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Brick Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Brick Hill
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You can’t 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Saviour, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why act early in Brick Hill
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. For older village homes like those around Brick Hill, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Brick Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Brick Hill?
Yes. Brick Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Are there drone restrictions around Brick Hill?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Brick Hill?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.