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Drone roof survey in Headley, Surrey
Drone roof surveys around Headley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Headley
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
In a small place like Headley, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Headley (KT18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Headley roofs
The wider area around Headley has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 4.5 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take a building like St Andrew's Catholic School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. If you’re in Headley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Surrey, we cover Headley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Drone roof surveys in KT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Around Headley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Nower Wood. The nearest railway station is Tadworth station, roughly 1.9 miles east. A little further out are Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
What we are asked to look at in Headley
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
For businesses in and around places such as The Ashley Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Headley
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
Towns and villages near Headley
What else we do in Headley
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Headley
How do I find out if my home in Headley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions around Headley?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with 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.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Headley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.