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Drone Roof Survey in Chiddingfold
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chiddingfold, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
Drone roof survey in Chiddingfold: what you get
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’ve noticed blocked valleys and parapet gutters and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Chiddingfold 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. 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
- Chiddingfold (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chiddingfold
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chiddingfold. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Airspace, weather and Chiddingfold roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Teresa of Avila Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Chiddingfold is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Surveys in Chiddingfold work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Chiddingfold is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU8 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Pathfield, Roseneath Drive and Woodside Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Hambledon (2 miles north), Highstreet Green (2 miles east), Wormley (2 miles north), Sandhills (2 miles north-west) and Brook (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (14 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chiddingfold
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Chiddingfold is Witley station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
Common questions in Chiddingfold
How do I find out if my home in Chiddingfold is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Chiddingfold?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
When to book a survey in Chiddingfold
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Take a building like St Mary's Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Chiddingfold, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.