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Donkey Town Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Donkey Town and across Surrey.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
About our drone roof survey in Donkey Town
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you’re worried about wind damage high on the roof and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Donkey Town 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Donkey Town (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in Donkey Town?
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Donkey Town, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Donkey Town: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Donkey Town?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Donkey Town listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Donkey Town
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and letting agents in Donkey Town book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Drone roof surveys around Donkey Town
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Gordon's School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. Roofs in Donkey Town get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Donkey Town is one of the places in Surrey we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
What’s near Donkey Town
Around Donkey Town, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and Brentmoor Heath and the streets around them. The closest station to Donkey Town is Bagshot station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. Older and listed buildings around Donkey Town may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.