Greater London · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Malden Rushett, Greater London
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Malden Rushett. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
About our drone roof survey in Malden Rushett
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar along the ridge and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. That’s where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot be reached safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Malden Rushett (KT9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a London area like Malden Rushett, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Malden Rushett: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Malden Rushett?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Are there drone restrictions around Malden Rushett?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is Malden Rushett in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Malden Rushett included.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Drones, thermal imaging and Malden Rushett roofs
London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Ashley Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Chessington Community College will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Historic houses such as Fitznells Manor, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building around Malden Rushett goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Malden Rushett is about 2 miles north of Ashtead, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Malden Rushett, we can come and survey your property. Malden Rushett is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
We cover every part of KT9 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Silverglade, Leatherhead Road and West Road. Other places close to Malden Rushett include Barwell (1 mile north), Pachesham Park (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Oxshott (2 miles west) and Ashtead (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north-east), City of Westminster (14 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (12 miles north-east), Brompton (13 miles north-east) and Stockwell (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Malden Rushett
Around Malden Rushett, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Claygate Common and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chessington South station, roughly 1.3 miles north. A little further out are Epsom Cottage Hospital (0.8 miles east) and The Ashley Centre (2.2 miles east). Not far away are The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Other services in Malden Rushett
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for drone roof surveys in Malden Rushett, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Move stored items away from the hatch
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.