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Drone Roof Survey in Stanford Common
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Stanford Common, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Drone roof survey in Stanford Common: what you get
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip pieces working loose and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Stanford Common may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Stanford Common (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Stanford Common
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you’ll get the report
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Stanford Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Stanford Common
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. For an older or listed building in a place like Stanford Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start 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 choose Independent Roof Survey in Stanford Common
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Nearby places to Stanford Common
What else we do in Stanford Common
What a drone roof survey looks like in Stanford Common
Wanborough Manor, about 3.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stanford Common. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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.
Take a building like Knowl Hill School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in Stanford Common, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Surrey, we cover Stanford Common and the places around it.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Stanford Common, we cover Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Stanford Common
In Stanford Common, that means homes and buildings near White Hart pub and Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond, among other places. The closest station to Stanford Common is Brookwood station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Common questions in Stanford Common
Are there drone restrictions around Stanford Common?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Stanford Common?
Yes. Stanford Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us as you book.