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Drone roof survey in Horsell, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Horsell and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
How a drone roof survey works in Horsell
We carry out drone roof surveys in Horsell and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on any day of the week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at worn lead at chimneys and walls and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
Around Horsell, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Horsell (GU21, GU22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Drone roof surveys in Horsell: local notes
Fairoaks Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Peacocks, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. If you look after a building like Woking High School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Horsell and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU21 and GU22 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane and the roads around them. You will find Horsell on the A3046, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Horsell, we cover Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Around Horsell
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Horsell Village School, Milford Green and Coxhill Green and The Red Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Woking station, about 0.7 miles south. A little further out are The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Horsell
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Historic houses like Botleys Mansion, about 3.3 miles north, show how far back building around Horsell goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a survey in Horsell, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Horsell, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Horsell: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Horsell?
Yes. Horsell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horsell?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
It depends where in central London. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. We check each address first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.