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Bagnor Drone Roof Survey
Need a drone roof survey in Bagnor? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bagnor
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Villages like Bagnor often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Bagnor (RG14, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older rural homes like those around Bagnor can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- 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 sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What else we do in Bagnor
Drone roof surveys around Bagnor
Benham Park, about 0.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bagnor. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Bagnor, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Bagnor is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Bagnor, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Bagnor is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
We work across RG14 and RG20 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Speen (1 mile south), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Stockcross (1 mile west) and Marsh Benham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (10 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Near you in Bagnor
Around Bagnor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Trinity School, Victoria Park and The Starting Gate pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Donnington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Rack Marsh.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Bagnor
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Bagnor
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bagnor?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Bagnor is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Bagnor?
Drone roof survey starts 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 have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.