Surrey · London and the South East
Old Dean Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Old Dean. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. In a smaller place like Old Dean, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Old Dean
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
Drone roof survey in Old Dean
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Places like Old Dean can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Old Dean (GU15, GU19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Old Dean
How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Drone roof surveys around Old Dean
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church such as St Martin's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Roofs in Old Dean get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. There is also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU15 and GU19 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road. We also cover the places around Old Dean: Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Old Dean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pine Ridge Infant School, Poors Allotment and Jolly Farmer pub and the streets around them. Old Dean’s nearest station is Camberley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. A visit to Old Dean is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Old Dean, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Old Dean: your questions answered
Is my home in Old Dean listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Old Dean?
Yes. Old Dean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long does the visit take?
Typically, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Pre-flight checks of the site and the weather are part of that.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely, as damp and daylight often show there first.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Useful tips for Old Dean property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Old Dean?
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Collingwood College, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?