Surrey · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Charlwood, Surrey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Charlwood, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Drones, thermal imaging and Charlwood roofs
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Charlwood, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. Charlwood has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Take a building like Charlwood Village Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. We carry out drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Charlwood and the surrounding area. Across Surrey, we cover Charlwood.
Every address in RH6 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Charlwood include Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charlwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Half Moon pub and Edolph's Copse, among other places. The closest station to Charlwood is Ifield station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
Drone roof survey in Charlwood: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about moss and weeds taking hold up top and loose ridge and hip tiles.
Villages like Charlwood frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Charlwood (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charlwood
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Charlwood questions
How do I find out if my home in Charlwood is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is drone flying allowed in Charlwood?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Charlwood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you work in Charlwood?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Charlwood.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Charlwood, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right. In a place like Charlwood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.