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Old Woking Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Old Woking and across Surrey.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Old Woking can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our drone roof survey in Old Woking
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Old Woking may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Old Woking (GU22, GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. Around Old Woking, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- A report with photographs
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
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.
When to book a survey in Old Woking
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Woking
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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 with budgets and planning.
Towns and villages near Old Woking
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What a drone roof survey looks like in Old Woking
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Byfleet Manor lies about 3.8 miles north-east, so building around Old Woking goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Kingfield Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Old Woking, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
We work across the GU22 and GU23 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street. If you are just outside Old Woking, we cover Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
What’s near Old Woking
We work in homes and buildings around St John the Baptist School, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School and The New Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Old Woking is Woking station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Woking include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Old Woking: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Old Woking?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I find out if my home in Old Woking is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report is sent afterwards by email.