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Shortheath Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Shortheath? You can book a drone roof survey in Shortheath and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Drone roof survey in Shortheath: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you are worried about ridge pieces that have lifted and lead work pulling away at abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Somewhere as small as Shortheath, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Shortheath (GU9, GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We don’t test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
FAQs for Shortheath
Are there drone restrictions around Shortheath?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Shortheath?
Yes. Shortheath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why get it checked now?
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. Older and listed buildings around Shortheath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Shortheath
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Flying and imaging in Shortheath
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. Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 1.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Shortheath goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like St Peter's CofE Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Shortheath, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Shortheath is one of the places in Surrey we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across the GU9 and GU10 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane. You will find Shortheath on the B3384, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Near you in Shortheath
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak Public House, Weydon School and Weydon School, among other places. Shortheath’s nearest station is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shortheath
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
Towns and villages near Shortheath
Other services in Shortheath
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Shortheath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.