Surrey · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Flexford
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Flexford.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flexford
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We survey large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about vegetation in valleys and gutters and slates or tiles shifted by high winds.
Somewhere as small as Flexford, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Flexford (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Flexford
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Flexford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys around Flexford
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have 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. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wyke Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Flexford is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Flexford and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Flexford.
We work across GU3 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Christmaspie Avenue, Orchard Close and Cull's Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wanborough (1 mile south-east), Normandy (1 mile north), Willey Green (1 mile north-east) and Wyke (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Around Flexford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ash Manor School and the streets around them. Flexford has its own railway station: Wanborough station. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Flexford includes Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Questions from Flexford
How do I find out if my home in Flexford is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Flexford?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you cover Flexford?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Flexford included.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Flexford?
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Historic houses such as Wanborough Manor, about 0.8 miles south-east, show how far back building around Flexford goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see