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Drone roof survey in Chobham, Surrey
We carry out drone roof surveys in Chobham and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
About our drone roof survey in Chobham
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it is not safe. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates on a high roof and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Chobham may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Chobham (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Chobham
Fairoaks Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The wider area around Chobham has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 3.2 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around The Peacocks may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Roofs in Chobham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Chobham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We work across the GU24 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road. Chobham sits on or near the A319. We also cover Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
What’s near Chobham
Around Chobham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milford Green and Coxhill Green, The Sun Public House and Woking High School. The closest station to Chobham is Longcross station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Chobham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Useful tips for Chobham property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chobham
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Chobham: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Chobham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Fairoaks Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Chobham is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Also near Chobham
More services for Chobham
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate usually means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Chobham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
For a price for drone roof surveys in Chobham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Homes in smaller places like Chobham can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.