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Drone roof survey in Shepperton Green, Surrey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Shepperton Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Drone roof survey in Shepperton Green: what you get
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are plant growth and moss on the roof and eroded pointing on a chimney stack.
Around Shepperton Green, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Shepperton Green (TW17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, 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 be seen safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Shepperton Green is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
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. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shepperton Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Shepperton Green
What else we do in Shepperton Green
Drones, thermal imaging and Shepperton Green roofs
Shepperton Green has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Shepperton Green, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Shepperton Green is about 2 miles north of Weybridge, in Surrey. Anywhere in Shepperton Green, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Surrey, we cover Shepperton Green. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in TW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Laleham Road, Roseacre Close and Squire's Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile north-east), Upper Halliford (1 mile east), Littleton Common (2 miles north-east) and Laleham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Shepperton Green
In Shepperton Green, that means homes and buildings near Penton Park, Thamesmead School and The Anchor pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shepperton station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shepperton Green include St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
Common roof problems in Shepperton Green
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
If you look after a building like Saxon Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a drone roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shepperton Green
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Shepperton Green questions
Is drone flying allowed in Shepperton Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Shepperton Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.