Surrey · London and the South East
Egham Hythe Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Egham Hythe, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
What affects the price in Egham Hythe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
About our drone roof survey in Egham Hythe
We carry out drone roof surveys in Egham Hythe and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about lifted or split lead flashings and eroded pointing on a chimney stack.
In smaller places like Egham Hythe, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you can’t see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Egham Hythe (TW18, TW20, TW19)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Egham Hythe
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
With Botleys Mansion about 3.5 miles south, the area around Egham Hythe has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Egham Hythe
The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Egham Hythe. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
If you look after a building like Thorpe Lea Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Egham Hythe is about 1 mile east of Egham, in Surrey. We carry out drone roof surveys in Egham Hythe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Egham Hythe is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We work across the TW18, TW20 and TW19 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You will find streets like Pond Road, Green Lane and Glebe Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Egham Hythe on the A320, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Egham Hythe, we cover Staines-upon-Thames (1 mile north-east), Egham (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile south), Hythe End (1 mile north-west) and Penton Hook (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Egham Hythe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Magna Carta School, The Jolly Farmer Public House and The American School In England, among other places. Egham Hythe’s nearest station is Egham station, about 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
Towns and villages near Egham Hythe
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What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Parking around Egham Hythe is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you 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.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Egham Hythe
Is my home in Egham Hythe 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.
Will you come out to Egham Hythe?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Egham Hythe?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Sometimes, with permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Egham Hythe
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Landlord and commercial surveys in Egham Hythe
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.