Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Eton Wick, Windsor and Maidenhead
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Eton Wick from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Eton Wick, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How a drone roof survey works in Eton Wick
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We’re frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, across flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
Villages like Eton Wick often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Eton Wick (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eton Wick
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Common questions in Eton Wick
Do you cover smaller places like Eton Wick?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Eton Wick 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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It sees only the outer surfaces. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation frequently show first from inside, so we check the loft too where we can.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long does the visit take?
Typically, it takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Pre-flight checks of the site and the weather are part of that.
Drones, thermal imaging and Eton Wick roofs
Eton Wick has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Historic houses such as Dorney Court, about 1.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Eton Wick goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Eton Wick CofE First School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of Saint John the Baptist, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Hotels and guest houses near Eton Wick cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Eton Wick is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Eton Wick and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
Every address in SL4 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Eton Wick Road, Princes Close and The Wheatbutts. We also cover Boveney (1 mile south-west), Clewer (1 mile south-east), Eton (1 mile east), Windsor (1 mile south) and Dedworth (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Eton Wick
We work in homes and buildings around The Westgate School, Westgate School and Shepherds Hut pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Windsor Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.