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Drone Roof Survey in South Godstone
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in South Godstone, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Drone roof survey in South Godstone: what you get
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about blocked valleys and parapet gutters and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below.
Somewhere as small as South Godstone, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- South Godstone (RH9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Godstone and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Places near South Godstone
What else we do in South Godstone
Flying and imaging in South Godstone
South Godstone is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Historic houses such as Titsey Place, about 4.9 miles north-east, show how far back building around South Godstone goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like St Stephen's CofE Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. South Godstone gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in RH9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive and the roads around them. If you are just outside South Godstone, we cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
What’s near South Godstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fox And Hounds Public House and Tilburstow Hill and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in South Godstone itself: Godstone station. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
Do you need a drone roof survey in South Godstone?
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Take an older house close to St Stephen: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around South Godstone, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s 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.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
South Godstone: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in South Godstone is listed?
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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Godstone?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. South Godstone is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photographs of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like South Godstone, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Let us know what you want to see
- Check the loft can be reached
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.