Surrey · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Thames Ditton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Thames Ditton, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
How a drone roof survey works in Thames Ditton
We carry out drone roof surveys in Thames Ditton and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey fragile roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are lead work pulling away at abutments and wind damage high on the roof.
In smaller places like Thames Ditton, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Thames Ditton (KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Thames Ditton 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Thames Ditton Junior School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Hotels and guest houses near Thames Ditton can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Anywhere in Thames Ditton, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Surrey coverage includes Thames Ditton. You can also see our page for London.
We work across KT7 for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close, all of which we cover. Thames Ditton sits on or near the A307, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Thames Ditton, we cover Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Near you in Thames Ditton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Esher College, George and Dragon pub and Shrewsbury House School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Thames Ditton itself: Thames Ditton station. A little further out are Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (0.8 miles west) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). For a walk, there’s The Wood and The Lake.
Questions from Thames Ditton
Will you come out to Thames Ditton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thames Ditton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
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.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
The camera stays on your roof. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. If your roof is shared, it helps to tell your neighbours about the visit.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What if my home is near an airport?
Only with the right permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. If permission isn’t given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Thames Ditton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Parking around Thames Ditton is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Thames Ditton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Thames Ditton
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bentall Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
Why act early in Thames Ditton
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Blocked gutters on homes around Thames Ditton overflow and soak walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Thames Ditton
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.