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Drone roof survey in Cippenham, Slough
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Cippenham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cippenham
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. Typical surveys look at cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and ridge pieces that have lifted, on tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
In smaller places like Cippenham, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Cippenham (SL1, SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Around Cippenham, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Cippenham frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission 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.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Common roof problems in Cippenham
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Cippenham Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cippenham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Cippenham
Is drone flying allowed in Cippenham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Cippenham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What else we do in Cippenham
Flying and imaging in Cippenham
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Dorney Court, about 1.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cippenham. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
The streets around a church like St. Andrew's Shared Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. Bookings from Cippenham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Cippenham is one of the places in Slough where we work for drone roof surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of SL1 and SL2 for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road. Other places close to Cippenham include Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Cippenham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Cippenham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Westgate School, Westgate School and Haymill Valley and the streets around them. Cippenham’s nearest station is Burnham station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cippenham include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters