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Drone roof survey in Old Malden, Surrey
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Malden. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Surveys for landlords and agents in Old Malden
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
About our drone roof survey in Old Malden
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it is not safe. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked valleys and parapet gutters and moss building up on slopes and in gutters.
Around Old Malden, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Old Malden (KT19, KT4, KT5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Old Malden, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- 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 we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Old Malden
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Old Malden, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Old Malden, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Old Malden questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Malden?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions around Old Malden?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Old Malden?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Drone roof surveys around Old Malden
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you run a business near Bentall Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. Anywhere in Old Malden, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Surrey coverage includes Old Malden. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across the KT19, KT4 and KT5 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road and the roads around them. We also cover Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Around Old Malden
Around Old Malden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Richard Challoner School, The Plough Inn Public House and Hogsmill LNR and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
When to book a survey in Old Malden
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
With Fitznells Manor about 1.8 miles south-east, the area around Old Malden has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives