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Drone roof survey in Downside, Surrey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Downside, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof survey in Downside
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and walls and debris building up in hidden gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Downside often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Downside (KT11)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Downside needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When to book a survey in Downside
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
We are often asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Michael's Chapel, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Downside
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Downside, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Downside
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Downside?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Downside is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Useful tips for Downside property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Downside
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
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 with the addresses.
What affects the price in Downside
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Nearby places to Downside
What else we do in Downside
Flying and imaging in Downside
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Byfleet Manor, about 2.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Downside. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Downside and nearby. Downside is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in KT11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close. We also cover Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Downside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Public House and Parkside School, among other places. The closest station to Downside is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Downside includes Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.