Surrey · London and the South East
Fernhurst Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Fernhurst and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Wind damage high on the roof
What a drone roof survey looks like in Fernhurst
With Cowdray House about 4.3 miles south, Fernhurst sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Margaret, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fernhurst Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Fernhurst is about 10 miles east of Petersfield, in Surrey. Fernhurst is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the GU27 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Merle Way and Bishops Close. We also cover the places around Fernhurst: Kingsley Green (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Linchmere (2 miles north-west), Redford (3 miles south-west) and Haslemere (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (14 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Fernhurst
Fernhurst’s nearest station is Haslemere station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Fernhurst include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
Drone roof survey in Fernhurst
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. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’re worried about blocked valleys and parapet gutters and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Fernhurst, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Fernhurst (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Fernhurst: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Fernhurst?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Fernhurst is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Tell us the exact address when you book
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
What affects the price in Fernhurst
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Why it is worth a survey now in Fernhurst
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. Older and listed buildings around Fernhurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fernhurst
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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 with less disruption.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a small place like Fernhurst, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.