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Tilford Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Tilford, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
How a drone roof survey works in Tilford
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. Typical surveys look at tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, on tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Tilford, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Tilford (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tilford
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Drone roof surveys around Tilford
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Tilford goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. Take a building like Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tilford can all book drone roof surveys. Across Surrey, we cover Tilford. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We survey roofs across GU10 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Tilford, we cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
What’s near Tilford
We work in homes and buildings around Barley Mow pub, Thundry Meadows and South Farnham School. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tilford include Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
Places near Tilford
Also in Tilford
Questions from Tilford
Will you come out to Tilford?
Yes, Tilford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Tilford is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
The camera stays on your roof. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. If your roof is shared, it helps to tell your neighbours about the visit.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone, flown within the rules for the open category.
How do I book a survey in Tilford?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not 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.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Tilford
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Tilford, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.