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Drone roof survey in Fetcham, Surrey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Fetcham, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
About our drone roof survey in Fetcham
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We will tell you if another approach would work better. Typical surveys look at eroded pointing on a chimney stack and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, on tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors.
Around Fetcham, 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. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Fetcham
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Fetcham?
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 a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Fetcham?
Yes, Fetcham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I book a survey in Fetcham?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
More services for Fetcham
What a drone roof survey looks like in Fetcham
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. With Polesden Lacey about 2.4 miles south, the area around Fetcham has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Anyone responsible for a site like Oakfield Junior School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Roofs in Fetcham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. There is also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: KT22 and KT23. Local streets include The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the B2122, Fetcham is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Fetcham, we cover Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Fetcham
Typical jobs here are in homes near River Mole LNR, Therfield School and Yehudi Menuhin School, among other places. The closest station to Fetcham is Leatherhead station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Why act early in Fetcham
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. In a smaller place like Fetcham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Fetcham
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Fetcham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.