Surrey · London and the South East
Mogador Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Mogador, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mogador
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. 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 is not possible, we explain why. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles shifted by high winds and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, on fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Mogador may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Mogador (KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Mogador
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you live in an older home near Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Kingswood Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For businesses in and around places such as The Belfry, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Mogador is about 2 miles north-west of Reigate, in Surrey. We cover Mogador and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Mogador is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for drone roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in KT20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Margery Grove and Mogador Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Margery (1 mile east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Reigate (2 miles south-east) and Buckland (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (6 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (7 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Mogador
In Mogador, that means homes and buildings near Reigate College, Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns and The Sportsman pub. Mogador’s nearest station is Reigate station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Castle (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Shut pets inside while we fly
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Why get it checked now?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. Outbuildings and barns around Mogador are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Mogador
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from Mogador
Is my home in Mogador listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Mogador?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I book a survey in Mogador?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
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 we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Mogador
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Mogador, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.