Surrey · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Epsom
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Epsom, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Epsom
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Fitznells Manor, about 1.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Epsom. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Drone roof survey in Epsom
We carry out drone roof surveys in Epsom and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We are often asked to look into ridge and hip pieces working loose and lifted or split lead flashings, on large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks.
Before any drone flight in a town like Epsom, the airspace is checked on the Drone Safety Map, which shows restriction zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Epsom (KT19, KT18, KT17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Epsom
How do I find out if my home in Epsom is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Epsom in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Epsom is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. If your roof is shared, it’s useful to tell your neighbours about the visit.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Drone roof surveys in Epsom: local notes
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as St. Barnabas Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Ashley Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. In Epsom, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Surrey, we cover Epsom. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across KT19, KT18 and KT17 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road and the roads around them. With the A24 and B280 close by, Epsom is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Epsom has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Epsom
In Epsom, that means homes and buildings near The Wellington Public House, Rosebery School and Epsom Common. Epsom has its own railway station: Epsom station. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (within half a mile south) and Cockney Museum (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Epsom includes The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Most visits in a town like Epsom start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Book early if you’re near an airport
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Epsom, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.