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Drone Roof Survey in Mickleham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Mickleham? We carry out drone roof surveys in Mickleham and across Surrey.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
How a drone roof survey works in Mickleham
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, across chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Mickleham may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Mickleham (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Mickleham
Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 2.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Mickleham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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 frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Mickleham is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Mickleham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We cover every part of the RH5 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Mickleham, we cover Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Mickleham
In Mickleham, that means homes and buildings near Norbury Park, The Ashcombe School and Box Hill School. For rail, the closest station is Box Hill & Westhumble station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mickleham include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
When to book a survey in Mickleham
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Mickleham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. In a small place like Mickleham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mickleham
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Mickleham
Will you come out to Mickleham?
Yes. Mickleham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Mickleham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Mickleham?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.