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Thorncombe Street Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Thorncombe Street and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Drone roof survey in Thorncombe Street: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in strong 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. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates on a high roof and lead work pulling away at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and fragile roofs alike.
Villages like Thorncombe Street often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Thorncombe Street (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Thorncombe Street
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. With Loseley Park about 3.4 miles north-west, Thorncombe Street sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Godalming College, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. If you are in Thorncombe Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Surrey, we cover Thorncombe Street and the places around it.
All of GU5 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Thorncombe Street include Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Around Thorncombe Street
The closest station to Thorncombe Street is Godalming station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Thorncombe Street includes Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
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Thorncombe Street questions
How do I find out if my home in Thorncombe Street is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are there drone restrictions around Thorncombe Street?
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. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Thorncombe Street
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Thorncombe Street, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like Thorncombe Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Thorncombe Street
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.