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Drone roof survey in Pyrford, Surrey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Pyrford, with photographs and a written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Drone roof survey in Pyrford: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in high wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed debris building up in hidden gutters and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older cottages and houses around Pyrford may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Pyrford (GU22, KT14)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Why get it checked now?
From the ground, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Homes in smaller places like Pyrford can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pyrford
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Homes around Pyrford often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
FAQs for Pyrford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pyrford?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Pyrford?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Pyrford is about 3 miles from Fairoaks Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Make sure the loft can be reached
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Pyrford
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
If you run a business near The Peacocks, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
Nearby places to Pyrford
What else we do in Pyrford
Airspace, weather and Pyrford roofs
Fairoaks Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take a building like Pyrford Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Historic houses such as Byfleet Manor, about 2.2 miles east, show how far back building around Pyrford goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Pyrford is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. If you are in Pyrford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Pyrford is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU22 and KT14 is covered for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Pyrford Woods Close, Pyrford Woods Road and Onslow Way or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Sheerwater (1 mile north-west), West Byfleet (1 mile north-east), Pyrford Village (1 mile south), Woodham (1 mile north) and Old Woking (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Pyrford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bishop David Brown School, The Station pub and The Bishop David Brown School and the streets around them. The closest station to Pyrford is West Byfleet station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2 miles west). Not far away are Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.