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Drone roof survey in Normandy, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Normandy. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You cannot see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
How a drone roof survey works in Normandy
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
Some older homes in villages like Normandy are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Normandy (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in Normandy: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
With Wanborough Manor about 1.6 miles south, the area around Normandy has a long history. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Normandy is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Normandy gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Normandy and the places around it.
Surveys in GU3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Manor Farm Close, Guildford Road and Milton Close. We also cover Willey Green (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south), Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wyke (1 mile west) and Wanborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (6 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Normandy
Around Normandy, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Duke of Normandy pub and the streets around them. Normandy’s nearest station is Wanborough station, about 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
Normandy questions
Do you cover smaller places like Normandy?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Normandy?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Normandy?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Normandy?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Other services in Normandy
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Normandy can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the price in Normandy
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for drone roof surveys in Normandy, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Normandy
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
When to book a survey in Normandy
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Take a building like Wyke Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one