Surrey · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Westhumble, Surrey
Drone roof surveys in Westhumble and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drones, thermal imaging and Westhumble roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. 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.
For hotels and guest houses around Westhumble, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Take a building like The Ashcombe School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. Westhumble is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Westhumble is one of the places in Surrey where we work for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: RH5. You’ll find streets like Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Westhumble
In Westhumble, that means homes and buildings near Norbury Park, Stepping Stones pub and Pippbrook House, among other places. Westhumble has its own railway station: Box Hill & Westhumble station. Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westhumble include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
How a drone roof survey works in Westhumble
Our drone weighs under 250g, 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. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and vegetation in valleys and gutters, across valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs.
Villages like Westhumble frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Westhumble (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Westhumble questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Westhumble?
Typically 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, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I find out if my home in Westhumble is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What’s in the report?
A report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Westhumble, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Useful tips for Westhumble property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Places near Westhumble
What else we do in Westhumble
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westhumble
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.