West Berkshire · London and the South East
Ashford Hill Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Ashford Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashford Hill
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. If you’ve noticed moss and weeds taking hold up top and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Ashford Hill are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Ashford Hill (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ashford Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Ashford Hill?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashford Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely, as damp and daylight often show there first.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes, we are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and we fly a drone that weighs under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Airspace, weather and Ashford Hill roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take a building like Ashford Hill Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Ashford Hill is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Ashford Hill across London and South East England. Ashford Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Chapel Lane, Benham Lane and Old Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Fair Oak (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile north), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west), Plastow Green (1 mile west) and Crookham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Near you in Ashford Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hurst School and The Hurst School. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.5 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Ashford Hill includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashford Hill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ashford Hill and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
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How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Ashford Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Common roof problems in Ashford Hill
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Why act early in Ashford Hill
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Around Ashford Hill, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashford Hill
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks