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Drone roof survey in Horley, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Horley and across Surrey.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
If you are 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 phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Drone roof survey in Horley: what you get
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Typical surveys look at lead work pulling away at abutments and wind damage high on the roof, across fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs.
Around a town like Horley, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from ground level. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Each needs the right weather. A typical example is the rear slope over a back addition, which cannot be seen from the street.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Horley (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a home in Horley, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. Around Horley, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Left alone, both only get worse.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Horley
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings that have come away
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Horley, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey won’t cover
Drone roof surveys around Horley
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Horley, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Horley Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as St Wilfrid's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Horley and nearby. Horley is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
Drone roof surveys in RH6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Church Road. Horley sits on or near the A23 and B2036, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Horley include Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Horley has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Horley
Around Horley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull pub and Oakwood School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Horley station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horley include Reigate Heath.
Places near Horley
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Horley
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Horley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Horley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Horley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Horley, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.