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Drone roof survey in Shalford, Surrey
Drone roof surveys in Shalford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Drone roof survey in Shalford
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge and hip pieces working loose and vegetation in valleys and gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Shalford are 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. 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, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Shalford (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in Shalford?
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.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Take a building like Shalford Infant School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
FAQs for Shalford
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Shalford?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Shalford listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you cover Shalford?
Yes. We cover Shalford and the rest of Surrey. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Shalford?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Drone roof surveys around Shalford
Historic houses such as Guildford Castle, about 1.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Shalford goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Shalford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey.
Drone roof surveys in GU4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road. Other places close to Shalford include Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shalford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queen Victoria pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill, among other places. Shalford has its own railway station: Shalford station. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalford include Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. We can see the extent of it from above.
Also near Shalford
Also in Shalford
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shalford
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. In a place like Shalford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Shalford
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shalford
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords and letting agents in Shalford book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Shalford, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.