Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Clewer
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Clewer, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clewer
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Typical surveys look at hidden gutters full of leaves and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, on large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
In smaller places like Clewer, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you can’t see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Clewer (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clewer
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Drone roof surveys around Clewer
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses such as Windsor Castle, about 1 mile east, show how far back building around Clewer goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Clewer means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Clewer is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Clewer is one of many places we visit across Windsor and Maidenhead. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Clewer. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SL4 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Oak Lane, Vale Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A308 and A332, Clewer is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Windsor (1 mile south), Eton (1 mile north-east), Eton Wick (1 mile north-west), Boveney (1 mile west) and Dedworth (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south).
Around Clewer
We work in homes and buildings around The Windsor Boys' School, The Windsor Boys' School and The Vansittart Arms. The closest station to Clewer is Windsor & Eton Central station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Antiquities (0.7 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Also in Clewer
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a survey in Clewer, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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How we price drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Clewer questions
Do you cover smaller places like Clewer?
Yes. Clewer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Are there drone restrictions around Clewer?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Clewer
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Blocked gutters on homes around Clewer overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Clewer
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
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