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Drone roof survey in Cuddington, Surrey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Cuddington? We carry out drone roof surveys in Cuddington and across Surrey.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Drone roof survey in Cuddington
We carry out drone roof surveys in Cuddington and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. If you’re worried about ponding and splits on a high flat roof and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Cuddington are 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Cuddington (KT17, SM3, SM2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
Airspace, weather and Cuddington roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
With Nonsuch Mansion about 0.2 miles north-east, the area around Cuddington has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Cuddington is about 1 mile east of Ewell, in Surrey. We carry out drone roof surveys in Cuddington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Drone roof surveys in KT17, SM3 and SM2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on The Avenue, London Road and Roberts Close and the roads around them. If you are just outside Cuddington, we cover Stoneleigh (1 mile north-west), Ewell (1 mile west), Cheam (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (1 mile north-east) and North Looe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Woking (15 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south), Egham (14 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Cuddington
We work in homes and buildings around St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School, Ewell Castle School and The Station pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cheam station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Anthony's Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Belmont Pastures.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Cuddington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Cuddington: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Cuddington?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Cuddington is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you work in Cuddington?
Yes, we do. We carry out drone roof surveys in Cuddington.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate usually means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What we’re asked to look at in Cuddington
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Take an older house close to Church of St Dunstan: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Places near Cuddington
Also in Cuddington
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Cuddington, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.