Surrey · London and the South East
Stroude Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Stroude from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stroude
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
About our drone roof survey in Stroude
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in high wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and moss building up on slopes and in gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Villages like Stroude often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Stroude (GU25, TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Stroude
What else we do in Stroude
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a village or hamlet like Stroude, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Airspace, weather and Stroude roofs
The wider area around Stroude has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 2.7 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as St Ann's Heath Junior School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Stroude, the roof can be surveyed. Our Surrey coverage includes Stroude and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across the GU25 and TW20 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane. Other places close to Stroude include Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Near you in Stroude
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Magna Carta School, The American School In England and Riverside Walk and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Virginia Water station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Stroude?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
FAQs for Stroude
Do you cover smaller places like Stroude?
Yes, Stroude is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are there drone restrictions around Stroude?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. 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.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Stroude?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Stroude
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.