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Drone roof survey in South Merstham, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in South Merstham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Drone roof survey in South Merstham: what you get
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, 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. If you’re worried about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and ridge and hip pieces working loose, we can find out what’s behind it.
In smaller places like South Merstham, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- South Merstham (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a survey in South Merstham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Arranging work in a smaller place like South Merstham is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in South Merstham
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
For businesses in and around places such as The Belfry, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
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What affects the price in South Merstham
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
South Merstham: your questions answered
Is my home in South Merstham 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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Merstham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of South Merstham. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I book a survey in South Merstham?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Flying and imaging in South Merstham
South Merstham 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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Merstham Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints', tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We survey roofs in South Merstham and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Surrey coverage includes South Merstham and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH1 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around South Merstham: Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Around South Merstham
Around South Merstham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Merstham Park School, Nutfield Marshes and East Surrey College and the streets around them. There is a railway station in South Merstham itself: Merstham station. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around South Merstham includes Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.