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Longcross Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Longcross, with photos and a written report.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
How a drone roof survey works in Longcross
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see inside. Where there’s safe access, we look in the roof space too, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings.
Villages like Longcross frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Longcross (KT16)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Longcross
Letting agents and landlords in Longcross book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What else we do in Longcross
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Longcross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- 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
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What a drone roof survey looks like in Longcross
Fairoaks Airport is about 3 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. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Botleys Mansion, about 2.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longcross. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Longcross, we can come and survey your property. Across Surrey, we cover Longcross and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: KT16. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Longcross include Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Longcross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gracious Pond. Longcross’s nearest station is Longcross station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Common roof problems in Longcross
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
The streets around a church like Longcross Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Longcross: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Longcross?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Longcross is about 3 miles from Fairoaks Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is Longcross within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Longcross?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Longcross
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.