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Drone Roof Survey in Fickleshole
Drone roof surveys across Fickleshole, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
About our drone roof survey in Fickleshole
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. Typical surveys look at outlets choked with leaves and silt and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a village or hamlet like Fickleshole, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Fickleshole (CR6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. Around Fickleshole, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Fickleshole
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fickleshole
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Drones, thermal imaging and Fickleshole roofs
Biggin Hill Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Down House, about 2.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fickleshole. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Fairchildes Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Leonard, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Fickleshole is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Across Surrey, we cover Fickleshole. We also survey roofs in London.
All of CR6 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane. We also cover the places around Fickleshole: Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Fickleshole
In Fickleshole, that means homes and buildings near Meridian High School, Addington Vale and The White Bear pub, among other places. The closest station to Fickleshole is Woldingham station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Fickleshole includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Fickleshole: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Fickleshole?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Fickleshole is about 2 miles from Biggin Hill Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Fickleshole listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Towns and villages near Fickleshole
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How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Fickleshole, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.