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Drone roof survey in Compton, Surrey
Drone roof surveys in Compton and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Compton
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, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. Typical surveys look at worn lead at chimneys and walls and vegetation in valleys and gutters, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Villages like Compton frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Compton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- 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 what you want to see
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photos and findings. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Compton
Are there drone restrictions around Compton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Compton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Towns and villages near Compton
What else we do in Compton
Drone roof surveys around Compton
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. With Loseley Park about 1 mile east, the area around Compton has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Compton and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Surrey coverage includes Compton and the places around it.
Every address in GU3 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Compton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Broadwater School, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Harrow pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Compton include Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Common roof problems in Compton
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Loseley Fields Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Compton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Compton
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.