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Drone roof survey in Farncombe, Surrey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Farncombe, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof survey in Farncombe
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. 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 fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Around Farncombe, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Farncombe (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Homes around Farncombe frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
When to book a survey in Farncombe
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, 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
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
Airspace, weather and Farncombe roofs
With Loseley Park about 1.2 miles north, Farncombe sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take a building like Farncombe Church of England Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out drone roof surveys in Farncombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Surrey coverage includes Farncombe and the places around it.
We work across GU7 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Farncombe: Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Farncombe
Around Farncombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Broadwater School, Farncombe Wood and The Freeholders pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Farncombe itself: Farncombe station. A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Farncombe includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Farncombe
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farncombe
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents and landlords in Farncombe book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
FAQs for Farncombe
Are there drone restrictions around Farncombe?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Farncombe?
Yes, Farncombe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Farncombe?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.