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Drone Roof Survey in Burnham
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burnham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
About our drone roof survey in Burnham
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are worn lead at chimneys and walls and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
Even in a smaller place like Burnham, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Burnham (SL1, SL6, SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Common questions in Burnham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burnham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Burnham?
Yes, Burnham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. If your roof is shared, it is useful to tell your neighbours about the visit.
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.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we inspect the roof space as well where access is safe.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Burnham
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Burnham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
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, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it is worth a survey now in Burnham
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. In a smaller place like Burnham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Burnham
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Burnham, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Burnham, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Airspace, weather and Burnham roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. With Dorney Court about 1.9 miles south, Burnham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Burnham, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The E-Act Burnham Park Academy, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Burnham is about 2 miles north-west of Slough, in Slough. Anywhere in Burnham, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Burnham is one of the places in Slough where we work for drone roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
All of SL1, SL6 and SL2 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Stomp Road, Priory Road and High Street, all of which we cover. We also cover Huntercombe (1 mile south), Hitchambury (1 mile west), Taplow (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile south-east) and Rose Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Chalvey (3 miles south-east), Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles east) and Ditton (5 miles south-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Burnham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Burnham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haymill Valley, Garibaldi Public House and Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School and the streets around them. Burnham’s nearest station is Burnham station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.9 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south-east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.