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Drone roof survey in Bunce Common, Surrey
Drone roof surveys in Bunce Common and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Bunce Common roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. For any home in Bunce Common, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Bunce Common as part of our work across London and the South East. Bunce Common is one of the places in Surrey we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in RH2 and RH3 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road. We also cover the places around Bunce Common: Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Bunce Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Seven Stars Public House and Inholms Clay Pit, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Betchworth station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Drone roof survey in Bunce Common
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you are worried about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and ridge and hip pieces working loose, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Bunce Common, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Bunce Common (RH2, RH3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What affects the price in Bunce Common
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Around Bunce Common, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Bunce Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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Questions from Bunce Common
Is Bunce Common within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bunce Common?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bunce Common
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area.