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Drone roof survey in Westborough, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Westborough. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Drone roof survey in Westborough: what you get
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, 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. We never fly where it is not safe. If you’ve noticed storm damage on steep or tall roofs and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs alike.
Around Westborough, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Westborough (GU2, GU1, GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Westborough
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Westborough, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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 about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Westborough is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
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What else we do in Westborough
FAQs for Westborough
Is my home in Westborough listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is drone flying allowed in Westborough?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Airspace, weather and Westborough roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Westborough, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Westborough can all book drone roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
Here we cover the GU2, GU1 and GU3 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road or a nearby road, we can help. Westborough sits on or near the A323. Other places close to Westborough include Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Around Westborough
Around Westborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kings College Guildford, Broadstreet and Hare and Hounds pub, among other places. Westborough’s nearest station is Guildford station, about 1 mile south-east. A little further out are Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Westborough includes Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Westborough
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Take an older house close to St Francis Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.