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Drone roof survey in Leigh, Surrey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Leigh and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Drone roof survey in Leigh: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and walls and hidden gutters full of leaves, across flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Leigh are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Leigh (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Leigh
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Drone roof surveys around Leigh
The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 2 miles of Leigh. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Burys Court School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Leigh is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Leigh and nearby. Our Surrey coverage includes Leigh and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH2 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Smalls Hill Road and The Glebe and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Leigh, we cover Dawesgreen (1 mile north-west), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east), Strood Green (2 miles north-west) and Sidlow (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Leigh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Seven Stars Public House. For rail, the closest station is Betchworth station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Leigh questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Leigh?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 2 miles of Leigh. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I find out if my home in Leigh is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Leigh in your area?
Yes. We cover Leigh and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report follows by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Leigh, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Leigh, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What a drone roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.