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Drone Roof Survey in East Garston
Drone roof surveys across East Garston, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
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Drone roof survey in East Garston
Before any flight, we check the airspace. 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 cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’re worried about vegetation in valleys and gutters and lead work pulling away at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like East Garston, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- East Garston (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in East Garston
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For any home in East Garston, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
East Garston is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We cover East Garston and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. East Garston is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of RG17 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Station Road, Back Street and Humphrey's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to East Garston include Eastbury (1 mile west), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south-west), Great Shefford (2 miles south-east), East Shefford (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
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How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around East Garston often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
Book 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 ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
East Garston questions
Is my home in East Garston 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.
Will you come out to East Garston?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It sees only the outer surfaces. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we inspect the roof space as well where access is safe.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. Thermal imaging is a separate check in the Premium Survey, and its findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Near airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check your address and ask for permission where it is required. If it is not given, we inspect by other means.
Useful tips for East Garston property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Why act early in East Garston
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. For older village homes like those around East Garston, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in East Garston
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for drone roof surveys in East Garston, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.