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Drone roof survey in Claygate, Surrey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Claygate, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How a drone roof survey works in Claygate
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey chimney stacks, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most frequently book us about wind damage high on the roof and flashings that have come away.
Around Claygate, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Claygate (KT10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Claygate
How do I find out if my home in Claygate is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Claygate?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Claygate?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Why get it checked now?
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. In an older home around Claygate, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Claygate
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Claygate, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Drone roof surveys around Claygate
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Holy Trinity, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. The Homewood lies about 2.3 miles west, so building around Claygate goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Claygate. Across Surrey, we cover Claygate and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in KT10 is within our area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Church Road, High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
What’s near Claygate
We work in homes and buildings around Milbourne Lodge School, Claygate Common and Chessington Community College and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Claygate itself: Claygate station. Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cottage Hospital (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Towns and villages near Claygate
Other services in Claygate
When to book a survey in Claygate
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Take a building like Claygate Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours