London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Slough
Covering 31 places across Slough for drone roof surveys, with prices that include VAT and surveys on weekdays and weekends.
Towns we cover in Slough
What it covers: close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or call 07833 053749 to book.
Biggest towns in Slough
Drone roof survey in Slough: how it works
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. Typical surveys look at outlets choked with leaves and silt and lifted or split lead flashings, across flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and fragile roofs.
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Prices in Slough
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why customers in Slough book us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s near Slough
In Slough, that means homes and buildings near Herschel Grammar School, St Michael and All Angels and Westgate School. Other local landmarks include Herschel Park (1.1 miles south-east), The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east). Slough’s nearest station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Upton Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Slough includes Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
Airspace, weather and roofs across Slough
Airspace across Slough varies from one address to the next. Every flight is checked first, and the weather has the final say.
From inner London terraces to Kent oast houses, Sussex tile-hanging and Hampshire thatch, the South East has a huge mix of roofs. Slough is part of that mix.
Slough: The streets around a church such as St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Slough means lost rooms as well as repairs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Leave it or get it looked at?
From the ground, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Signs you need a drone roof survey
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
How we price drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
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.
Common questions in Slough
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Sometimes, with permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. If permission isn’t given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.