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Leatherhead Drone Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Leatherhead from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Drone roof survey in Leatherhead: what you get
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. If you are worried about storm damage on steep or tall roofs and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Leatherhead, the roofs that are hardest to see are frequently on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement can’t. Each needs the right weather, so the date is set with the forecast in mind. A typical example is the rear slope over a back addition, which cannot be seen from the street.
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.
- Location
- Leatherhead (KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Leatherhead
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Leatherhead Trinity School and Children's Centre, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Polesden Lacey lies about 3.4 miles south-west, so building around Leatherhead goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Leatherhead, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Leatherhead and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We cover every part of the KT22 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Leatherhead include the A24 and A245. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Around Leatherhead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Andrew's Catholic School, St Andrew's Catholic School and Duke's Head Public House. There’s a railway station in Leatherhead itself: Leatherhead station. Well-known places in the area include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, while one found after water comes through typically has to be dealt with in a hurry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Leatherhead
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Useful tips for Leatherhead property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
When to book a survey in Leatherhead
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Prices for drone roof surveys in Leatherhead
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Common questions in Leatherhead
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Leatherhead?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover Leatherhead?
Yes, Leatherhead is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when you book.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a visit in Leatherhead, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leatherhead
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.