Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Asheridge
Drone roof surveys in Asheridge, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Drone roof survey in Asheridge
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Some older homes in villages like Asheridge are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Asheridge (HP5)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Places near Asheridge
What else we do in Asheridge
Flying and imaging in Asheridge
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. About 1.7 miles north lies Cholesbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Asheridge has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Chartridge Combined School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Asheridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Asheridge, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We survey roofs across the HP5 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Widmore Close and Braziers End or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Asheridge, we cover Chartridge (1 mile south-west), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hawridge (1 mile north), Pond Park (1 mile south-east) and Heath End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south).
Near you in Asheridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chiltern Hills Academy and The Blue Ball pub, among other places. Asheridge’s nearest station is Great Missenden station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Hawridge Court (1 mile north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Asheridge, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
FAQs for Asheridge
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Asheridge?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Asheridge within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Let us know what you want to see
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photographs and findings. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.