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Drone Roof Survey in Earlstone Common
Drone roof surveys across Earlstone Common, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
How a drone roof survey works in Earlstone Common
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 isn’t the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you’re worried about coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Earlstone Common, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Earlstone Common
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
We are often asked to look at:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
The streets around a church such as Church of the Ascension 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.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Nearby places to Earlstone Common
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What affects the price in Earlstone Common
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for drone roof surveys in Earlstone Common, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Earlstone Common
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Highclere Castle, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Earlstone Common. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Clere School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Earlstone Common and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Earlstone Common. There is also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG20 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you’re just outside Earlstone Common, we cover Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Earlstone Common
Around Earlstone Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Burghclere Primary School, Horris Hill School and Sandleford Priory and the streets around them. Earlstone Common’s nearest station is Newbury station, roughly 3 miles north. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Earlstone Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Common questions in Earlstone Common
Will you come out to Earlstone Common?
Yes, Earlstone Common is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Earlstone Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Our drone survey is about close-up photographs. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Earlstone Common, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.