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Drone Roof Survey in Boxford
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Boxford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Drone roof survey in Boxford
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and flashings that have come away.
Older buildings in small places like Boxford may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Boxford (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Boxford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Steep slate and tile slopes
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Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Boxford
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
FAQs for Boxford
How do I find out if my home in Boxford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Boxford?
Yes, Boxford is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. If you need thermal imaging, it’s part of the Premium Survey.
What if my home is near an airport?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check the airspace for your address and seek permission where it’s needed. If it is not given, we inspect by other means.
Common roof problems in Boxford
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Flashings that have come away
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Andrew: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a drone roof survey looks like in Boxford
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. The wider area around Boxford has a long history of building, with Benham Park about 2.5 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Boxford is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Boxford, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RG20 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like School Lane and Winterbourne Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Wickham Heath (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (2 miles east), Stockcross (2 miles south), Bagnor (3 miles south-east) and North Heath (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Boxford
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell pub, among other places. Boxford’s nearest station is Kintbury station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.8 miles south-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Boxford includes Sole Common Pond.