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Drone roof survey in Crowthorne, Wokingham
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Crowthorne from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
How a drone roof survey works in Crowthorne
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’ve noticed eroded pointing on a chimney stack and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Around a town like Crowthorne, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from the ground. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement cannot. Each needs the right weather, so the date is set with the forecast in mind. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Crowthorne (RG45, RG40)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Crowthorne
Is my home in Crowthorne listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Crowthorne?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Why get it checked now?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Around Crowthorne, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Left alone, both only get worse.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Crowthorne
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
For an older house near a landmark such as Crowthorne Methodist Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crowthorne
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Crowthorne
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
Nearby places to Crowthorne
What else we do in Crowthorne
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A typical visit in Crowthorne begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Crowthorne roofs
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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Crowthorne Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Lexicon, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crowthorne. Crowthorne is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham we cover for drone roof surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG45 and RG40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street. Crowthorne is on the A321 and B3348, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Crowthorne: Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Crowthorne has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Crowthorne
Around Crowthorne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King Edward VI Aston School, The Prince pub and Edgbarrow Woods, among other places. Crowthorne’s nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Crowthorne includes Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.