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Esher Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Esher and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. A visit to a smaller place like Esher is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
How a drone roof survey works in Esher
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most often book us about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and slates or tiles shifted by high winds.
Around Esher, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Esher (KT10, KT7, KT8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Esher
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Esher?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions around Esher?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How do I book a survey in Esher?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Esher
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Towns and villages near Esher
What else we do in Esher
What affects the price in Esher
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Drones, thermal imaging and Esher roofs
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. About 1.8 miles south-west lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Esher has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around Bentall Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. Take a building like Milbourne Lodge School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Take an older house close to St George's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Surveys in Esher work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: KT10, KT7 and KT8. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Warren Close. With the A244 and A307 close by, Esher is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Esher include West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Esher
Around Esher, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Albert Arms, Esher Church of England High School and Claremont Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Esher
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs