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Drone roof survey in Arborfield Garrison, Reading
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Arborfield Garrison, with photos and a clear written report.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Arborfield Garrison
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney tops in poor condition and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below.
Older cottages and houses around Arborfield Garrison may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Arborfield Garrison (RG2, RG40)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents and landlords in Arborfield Garrison book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why act early in Arborfield Garrison
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Arborfield Garrison: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Arborfield Garrison?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Arborfield Garrison is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. We will confirm the timing as you book.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Arborfield Garrison?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
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What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Parking around Arborfield Garrison is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Drone roof surveys in Arborfield Garrison: local notes
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Stratfield Saye House lies about 4.8 miles south-west, so building around Arborfield Garrison goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Eligius, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Bohunt School Wokingham will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. From houses to flats and shops in Arborfield Garrison, the roof can be surveyed. Arborfield Garrison is one of the places in Reading where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Drone roof surveys in RG2 and RG40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court. If you are just outside Arborfield Garrison, we cover Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Arborfield Garrison has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Arborfield Garrison
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, The Bramshill Hunt pub and Farley Hill Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Wokingham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Arborfield Garrison include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Book early if you’re near an airport
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photographs and findings. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.