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Drone roof survey in Burghfield Hill, West Berkshire
Drone roof surveys in Burghfield Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Drone roof survey in Burghfield Hill: what you get
Drone roof surveys are available in Burghfield Hill and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’re frequently asked to look into damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, across chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Older cottages and houses around Burghfield Hill may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Check the loft can be reached
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. A visit to Burghfield Hill is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
For a price for drone roof surveys in Burghfield Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Prices for drone roof surveys in Burghfield Hill
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burghfield Hill
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Burghfield Hill. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Drone roof surveys in Burghfield Hill: local notes
With Stratfield Saye House about 4.3 miles south-east, Burghfield Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Garland Junior School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, 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.
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Burghfield Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Burghfield Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover.
Surveys in RG7 and RG30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Burghfield Hill has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Burghfield Hill
In Burghfield Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Rising Sun pub, The Willink School and The Willink School. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burghfield Hill include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. On a bungalow or cottage around Burghfield Hill, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Burghfield Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Burghfield Hill?
Yes, Burghfield Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Burghfield Hill 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.
What happens if the weather is bad?
High wind or heavy rain stops a flight. The weather on the day decides whether the drone goes up. If it’s unsuitable, we’ll agree another date.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
The camera stays on your roof. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. If your roof is shared, it helps to tell your neighbours about the visit.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check your address and ask for permission where it’s required. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points.