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Drone roof survey in Earlswood, Surrey
Drone roof surveys in Earlswood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Earlswood
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Around Earlswood, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Earlswood (RH1, RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
FAQs for Earlswood
Do you cover Earlswood?
Yes, Earlswood is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is Earlswood within the area you cover?
Yes, Earlswood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Bad weather means no flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so we’d move the date with you.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. Our drone weighs under 250g and follow the drone code.
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. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
What does the report include?
Written findings 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.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Tell us the exact address when you book
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Drones, thermal imaging and Earlswood roofs
Earlswood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. Before any flight there, we ask the aerodrome for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building such as St John's Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Belfry, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Earlswood, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Earlswood is one of the places in Surrey where we work for drone roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH1 and RH2 is covered for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road. With the A23 close by, Earlswood is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Earlswood: Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Near you in Earlswood
In Earlswood, that means homes and buildings near The Flying Scud pub, Reigate School and Dunottar School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Earlswood itself: Earlswood (Surrey) station. Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Earlswood include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Why it is worth a survey now in Earlswood
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. On a bungalow or cottage around Earlswood, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Earlswood
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a survey in Earlswood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.