Surrey · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Guildford, Surrey
We carry out drone roof surveys in Guildford and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Surveys for landlords and agents in Guildford
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.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
How a drone roof survey works in Guildford
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. If you are worried about chimney tops in poor condition and debris building up in hidden gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Taller buildings, steep roofs and large commercial roofs are common in places the size of Guildford, and they’re hard to see well from the street. Close-up drone photos and thermal images each show something a ground-level look can miss. The right tool depends on the roof and what you’d like to know. Both depend on the weather on the day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Guildford (GU1, GU2, GU4, GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Guildford
Is drone flying allowed in Guildford?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Guildford in the area you cover?
Yes, Guildford is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What will the report tell me?
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.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Why act early in Guildford
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. For landlords in Guildford, a roof defect left alone tends to become a tenant’s damp or leak complaint. Finding it early, between tenancies if possible, is simpler than dealing with it mid-let.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Guildford
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A report with photographs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Guildford
Also in Guildford
Do you need a drone roof survey in Guildford?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Guildford means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Drone roof surveys in Guildford: local notes
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. With Guildford Castle about 0.9 miles south, the area around Guildford has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Guildford is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Surrey coverage includes Guildford.
We survey roofs across GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Market Street and High Street, all of which we cover. Main roads around Guildford include the A3 and A25, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Guildford: Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Guildford has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Guildford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The King's Head pub, Guildford High School and Surrey Maths School and the streets around them. The closest station to Guildford is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a commercial building or block in Guildford, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it ahead of the visit. At home, it’s useful to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. You then get a written report with photographs.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.