Drone Roof Surveys in Surrey
High-resolution aerial inspection of roof slopes, chimneys, valleys, parapets and gutters - captured safely without scaffolding and interpreted by a Chartered Surveyor. Ideal for steeply pitched, tall or otherwise inaccessible roofs.
- MRICS CharteredDirector-led throughout.
- RICS-regulatedFirm regulation #897221.
- RPSA memberResidential Property Surveyors Association.
- 15+ years' experiencePeriod, altered and defective property.
- £500k PI coverUnderwritten by Hiscox.
Is this the right report for you?
- Period properties with steep roofs, valleys and chimneys.
- Tall buildings, three-storey town houses and mansion blocks.
- Pre-purchase clarity on roofs that can't be reasonably inspected from ground or loft.
- Insurance and storm-damage assessments.
Every report covers, as a minimum:
- Pre-flight site assessment
- High-resolution aerial photography
- Slope-by-slope coverage of tiles and slates
- Close-ups of chimneys, flashings and valleys
- Gutter and parapet inspection
- Photographic schedule with annotations
- Surveyor's written interpretation
- Recommendations for repair and maintenance
Chartered Surveyor with more than fifteen years' experience of residential and commercial property across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and South West London. RICS-regulated firm no. 897221.
From quote to report - how it works.
Quote & scheduling
We confirm the address, check airspace and weather windows, and book the flight.
On-site flight
A short site visit - typically 45-90 minutes - with appropriate permissions and risk assessment.
Annotated report
Photographic report and findings delivered in 3-5 working days.
Frequently asked
- Do you need permission to fly the drone?
- Flights are carried out under the relevant CAA category, with appropriate operator competence and insurance. We confirm airspace, neighbouring permissions and ground risk before booking.
- Can a drone survey replace a Level 3 Building Survey?
- No - a drone survey focuses on the roof envelope. It's an excellent complement to a Level 3, or a focused service in its own right where the roof is the main concern.
- What if the weather is bad on the day?
- Flights need stable conditions. If wind or precipitation are above safe limits we reschedule the visit at no charge.
- Is the imagery shared with us?
- Yes - clients receive the annotated report plus the underlying photography on request.
What our clients say
"Very grateful to Oliver for his advice with a stressful business rates dispute involving my father. His guidance helped us achieve an excellent outcome. Highly recommended."
"Oliver made a very thorough inspection of the flat we aim to purchase and gave us a very in-depth report that pointed to issues that we didn't know. It was a pleasure to deal with him and we highly recommend him."
"My partner and I recently used Oliver for a L3 survey and he was brilliant. The level of detail in the report was excellent, and easy to understand. Oliver was really easy to communicate with, and we found the price to be very reasonable. I'd have no hesitation using Oliver again in the future, and highly recommend him to anyone looking to get a survey done."
You may also need
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
Pair the aerial inspection with a whole-property technical survey for full coverage.
Building Defect Report
When the roof issue needs a follow-up written opinion on cause and remedy.
New-Build Snagging Survey
Aerial imagery is often the only way to inspect new-build roof finishes properly.
Discuss your property with a Chartered Surveyor.
A short, no-obligation conversation is usually enough for us to recommend the right level of report and provide a fixed-fee quote.