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Arborfield Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Arborfield and across Reading, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Drone roof surveys in Arborfield: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Coombes Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. In Arborfield, as across Reading, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Reading coverage includes Arborfield and the places around it.
All of RG2 is within our area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Arborfield
Around Arborfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Swan Inn, Bohunt School Wokingham and Pearman's Copse and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Winnersh station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Arborfield include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
About our drone roof survey in Arborfield
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. Typical surveys look at debris building up in hidden gutters and moss building up on slopes and in gutters, across valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Arborfield, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Arborfield (RG2)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Arborfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Around Arborfield, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Arborfield, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Arborfield
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
Common questions in Arborfield
How do I find out if my home in Arborfield is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is drone flying allowed in Arborfield?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Arborfield
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?