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Drone roof survey in Ottershaw, Surrey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Ottershaw, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Drone roof survey in Ottershaw
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We are often asked to look into cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and wind damage high on the roof, across tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
Around Ottershaw, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Ottershaw (KT16)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Ottershaw roofs
Fairoaks Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For businesses in and around places like The Peacocks, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. Botleys Mansion, about 0.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ottershaw. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Ottershaw is about 4 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ottershaw. Our Surrey coverage includes Ottershaw and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in KT16 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Ottermead Lane, Chaworth Close and Crawshaw Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Ottershaw include Row Town (1 mile east), Stonehill (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles north) and Chertsey (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
Near you in Ottershaw
We work in homes and buildings around Jubilee High School and White Lodge Children's Centre and the streets around them. Ottershaw’s nearest station is Chertsey station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Hockey Museum (3.3 miles south) and St. Peter's Hospital (1 mile north). Not far away are St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Ottershaw, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What affects the price in Ottershaw
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Ottershaw?
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
Why act early in Ottershaw
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Ottershaw, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ottershaw
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.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Ottershaw: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ottershaw?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are there drone restrictions around Ottershaw?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Fairoaks Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is Ottershaw in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Ottershaw.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Also in Ottershaw
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.