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Drone Roof Survey in Chartridge
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Chartridge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Drone roof survey in Chartridge
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. Typical surveys look at blocked valleys and parapet gutters and ridge and hip pieces working loose, across large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a small place like Chartridge, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Chartridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Questions from Chartridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chartridge?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is drone flying allowed in Chartridge?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report follows by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Also near Chartridge
What else we do in Chartridge
Drone roof surveys around Chartridge
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. The wider area around Chartridge has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 2.1 miles north. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chartridge Combined School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Chartridge, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Chartridge. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Surveys in HP5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Chartridge, we cover Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Around Chartridge
We work in homes and buildings around Chiltern Hills Academy and The Bell pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Great Missenden station, about 3.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Why act early in Chartridge
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chartridge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed