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Drone roof survey in Frensham, Surrey
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- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Drone roof survey in Frensham: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. Common reasons to book are moss building up on slopes and in gutters and wind damage high on the roof, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Frensham may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Frensham (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate usually means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Nearby places to Frensham
What else we do in Frensham
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Frensham?
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
Why act early in Frensham
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Frensham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frensham
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Frensham
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Frensham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frensham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frensham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords and letting agents in Frensham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a village or hamlet like Frensham, 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, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Frensham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Frensham
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Farnham Castle lies about 3.6 miles north, so building around Frensham goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Frensham is about 3 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Frensham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the GU10 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include The Street and Peakfield, and we cover them all. Other places close to Frensham include Millbridge (1 mile north), Shortfield Common (1 mile north), Crosswater (1 mile south-east), Tilford Reeds (2 miles north-east) and Tilford Common (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south-east).
Around Frensham
We work in homes and buildings around The Flashes and Edgeborough School and the streets around them. Frensham’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Frensham includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.