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Drone roof survey in Stroud Common, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Stroud Common, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
How a drone roof survey works in Stroud Common
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. If you are worried about ponding and splits on a high flat roof and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Stroud Common are 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Stroud Common (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Stroud Common roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 3.1 miles north, show how far back building around Stroud Common goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out drone roof surveys in Stroud Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU5 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on Stroud Lane and Church Hill. We also cover Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Around Stroud Common
We work in homes and buildings around Cucknell's Wood and Bricklayers Arms, among other places. Stroud Common’s nearest station is Chilworth station, roughly 2.7 miles north. A little further out are St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Stroud Common questions
How do I find out if my home in Stroud Common is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Stroud Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Sometimes, with permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The flight waits for better weather. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so a new date is agreed with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Stroud Common, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stroud Common
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stroud Common. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How we price drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Stroud Common property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.