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Drone roof survey in Chertsey, Surrey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Chertsey? We carry out drone roof surveys in Chertsey and across Surrey.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Chertsey: what you get
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Typical surveys look at flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and fragile roofs.
Even in a smaller place like Chertsey, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Chertsey (KT16, KT15)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
What affects the price in Chertsey
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Chertsey, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Why act early in Chertsey
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. On a bungalow or cottage around Chertsey, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Chertsey
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Chertsey questions
Is drone flying allowed in Chertsey?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you come out to Chertsey?
Yes, Chertsey is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
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, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
What does the report include?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Airspace, weather and Chertsey roofs
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Chertsey, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Anne's Catholic Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Chertsey, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Botleys Mansion lies about 1.5 miles south-west, so building around Chertsey goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chertsey can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Surrey, we cover Chertsey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We survey roofs across KT16 and KT15 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Charles Street and King Street. Being close to the A317 and A320, Chertsey is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Chertsey include Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Chertsey
We work in homes and buildings around Chertsey High School, Sir William Perkins's School and Woburn Park. There is a railway station in Chertsey itself: Chertsey station. Nearby you will also find Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
Other services in Chertsey
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.