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Woolmer Hill Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Woolmer Hill? We carry out drone roof surveys in Woolmer Hill and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
How a drone roof survey works in Woolmer Hill
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation frequently show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. We’re frequently asked to look into blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, on fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Woolmer Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Woolmer Hill (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
FAQs for Woolmer Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Woolmer Hill?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is drone flying allowed in Woolmer Hill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is Woolmer Hill in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Woolmer Hill and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Drone roof surveys around Woolmer Hill
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Camelsdale Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Woolmer Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Haslemere, in Surrey. In Woolmer Hill, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Surrey, we cover Woolmer Hill and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU27 is covered for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Moor Road, Copse Road and Hammer Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Woolmer Hill, we cover Hammer (1 mile north), Hammer Bottom (1 mile north-west), Shottermill (1 mile north-east), Linchmere (1 mile south-west) and Bramshott Chase (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Woolmer Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Woolmer Hill School, Woolmer Hill School and Mill Tavern, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Woolmer Hill, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.