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Drone roof survey in Tilford Reeds, Surrey
Drone roof surveys around Tilford Reeds, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof survey in Tilford Reeds: what you get
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and hidden gutters full of leaves, on flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
Villages like Tilford Reeds frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Tilford Reeds (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Tilford Reeds
Do you cover smaller places like Tilford Reeds?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Tilford Reeds?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What we’re asked to look at in Tilford Reeds
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Places near Tilford Reeds
Other services in Tilford Reeds
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Tilford Reeds can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Tilford Reeds roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA 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, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Farnham Castle lies about 3 miles north-west, so building around Tilford Reeds goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Tilford Reeds, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Tilford Reeds. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Tilford Reeds: Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Around Tilford Reeds
We work in homes and buildings around Moor Park, Edgeborough School and South Farnham School. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. For older village homes like those around Tilford Reeds, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What affects the price in Tilford Reeds
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Tilford Reeds, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.