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Chavey Down Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chavey Down, with photos and a written report.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Chavey Down, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Drone roof survey in Chavey Down: what you get
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, 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. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates on a high roof and plant growth and moss on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs alike.
In a small place like Chavey Down, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Chavey Down (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Chavey Down
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Chimney tops in poor condition
If you run a business near The Lexicon, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the price includes VAT
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for drone roof surveys in Chavey Down, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Drone roof surveys around Chavey Down
Historic houses like St Leonard's Hill, about 4.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Chavey Down goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Martin's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Chavey Down is about 2 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Wherever you are in Chavey Down, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Chavey Down. Reading is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in SL5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Church Road, North Road and Long Hill Road. We also cover Warfield Park (1 mile north-west), Winkfield Row (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile south-west), Bullbrook (1 mile west) and Whitegrove (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Chavey Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Garth Hill College and Whitegrove Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Martins Heron station, about 1 mile south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.7 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Chavey Down includes Virginia Water Lake.
Common questions in Chavey Down
Is my home in Chavey Down listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions around Chavey Down?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What’s in the survey report?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Chavey Down?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chavey Down
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
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