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Drone roof survey in Nalderswood, Surrey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Nalderswood from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Drone roof survey in Nalderswood
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey chimney stacks, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Older buildings in small places like Nalderswood 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Nalderswood (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nalderswood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Nalderswood, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Flying and imaging in Nalderswood
Nalderswood is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Burys Court School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. Nalderswood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Nalderswood is one of the places in Surrey where we work for drone roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH2 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Nalderswood include Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Nalderswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Edolph's Copse. Nalderswood’s nearest station is Salfords station, roughly 3.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
How we price drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Questions from Nalderswood
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Nalderswood?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 1 mile of Nalderswood. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Nalderswood is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.