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Drone Roof Survey in Tattenham Corner
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Tattenham Corner.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tattenham Corner
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Typical surveys look at coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and moss and weeds taking hold up top, across tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a small place like Tattenham Corner, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Tattenham Corner (KT18, KT20, KT17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Tattenham Corner
Historic houses such as Fitznells Manor, about 3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Tattenham Corner goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take an older house close to St Mark: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Epsom Downs Primary School and Children's Centre will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Ashley Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Tattenham Corner is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Tattenham Corner, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Tattenham Corner is one of the places in Surrey we cover for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of KT18, KT20 and KT17 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Old London Road, Epsom Lane North and Azor Place or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Tattenham Corner: Great Burgh (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north), Langley Vale (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east) and Nork (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Around Tattenham Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Derby Arms, The Beacon School and Aberdour School and the streets around them. Tattenham Corner has its own railway station: Tattenham Corner station. Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Tattenham Corner include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Let us know the exact address when booking
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
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How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tattenham Corner
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tattenham Corner. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Tattenham Corner questions
How do I find out if my home in Tattenham Corner 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 are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Tattenham Corner?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. 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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Tattenham Corner, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.