West Berkshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Catmore, West Berkshire
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Catmore. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
How a drone roof survey works in Catmore
Drone roof surveys are available in Catmore and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
Somewhere as small as Catmore, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Catmore (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Catmore
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. 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.
In and around Catmore, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Catmore can all book drone roof surveys. Across West Berkshire, we cover Catmore. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG20 for drone roof surveys. We also cover Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
Nearby places to Catmore
Other services in Catmore
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Catmore can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Catmore
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Catmore. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Catmore
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Catmore questions
How do I find out if my home in Catmore is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Catmore within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Catmore?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do I book a survey in Catmore?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What affects the price in Catmore
To price your survey, we look at:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
For a price for drone roof surveys in Catmore, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.