Surrey · London and the South East
Broadford Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadford
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are moss building up on slopes and in gutters and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Some older homes in villages like Broadford are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Broadford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It helps 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. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like Broadford, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadford
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Airspace, weather and Broadford roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Historic houses like Loseley Park, about 1.4 miles west, show how far back building around Broadford goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Michael, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Broadford and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Broadford is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for drone roof surveys.
We survey roofs across GU4 for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Broadford include Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Broadford
Around Broadford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shalford Mill, St Catherine's School and The Queen Victoria pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Broadford itself: Shalford station. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Broadford: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadford?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Broadford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Time for the pre-flight checks is included.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Check the loft can be reached
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Broadford
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Take a building like Shalford Infant School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report