Surrey · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Dawesgreen
Drone roof surveys in Dawesgreen from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Flying and imaging in Dawesgreen
Dawesgreen is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like Burys Court School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. We cover Dawesgreen and the rest of Surrey. Dawesgreen is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across the RH2 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Dawesgreen include Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Dawesgreen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Seven Stars Public House. Dawesgreen’s nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Drone roof survey in Dawesgreen: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack.
Villages like Dawesgreen frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Dawesgreen (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Dawesgreen
What else we do in Dawesgreen
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What affects the price in Dawesgreen
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Dawesgreen, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Dawesgreen, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Read more
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dawesgreen
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
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.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Dawesgreen: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Dawesgreen?
Yes. Dawesgreen is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Dawesgreen?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Dawesgreen is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s in the survey report?
A report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.