Surrey · London and the South East
Christmas Pie Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Christmas Pie. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
How a drone roof survey works in Christmas Pie
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation frequently show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. We are frequently asked to look into storm damage on steep or tall roofs and outlets choked with leaves and silt, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a small place like Christmas Pie, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Christmas Pie (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Christmas Pie: your questions answered
Is Christmas Pie within the area you cover?
Yes. Christmas Pie is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Christmas Pie?
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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. 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.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Airspace, weather and Christmas Pie roofs
The wider area around Christmas Pie has a long history of building, with Wanborough Manor about 0.6 miles south-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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Anyone responsible for a site like Puttenham CofE Infant School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Christmas Pie is about 2 miles east of Ash, in Surrey. Surveys in Christmas Pie work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: GU3. Whether your property is on Cull's Road, Westwood Lane and Flexford Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Christmas Pie: Flexford (1 mile north), Wanborough (1 mile south-east), Normandy (1 mile north), Puttenham (1 mile south) and Willey Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (14 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Christmas Pie
In Christmas Pie, that means homes and buildings near Ash Manor School and the streets around them. Christmas Pie has its own railway station: Wanborough station. Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
Nearby places to Christmas Pie
What else we do in Christmas Pie
Why it is worth a survey now in Christmas Pie
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Older and listed buildings around Christmas Pie may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- A written report with photographs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Christmas Pie
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
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.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Christmas Pie, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.