Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Eton
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Eton, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Drone roof survey in Eton: what you get
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about moss and weeds taking hold up top and slates or tiles shifted by high winds.
Somewhere as small as Eton, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. 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. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Eton (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Eton
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eton
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Drone roof surveys in Eton: local notes
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Eton, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Eton means lost rooms as well as repairs. Windsor Castle lies about 0.7 miles south, so building around Eton goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like Eton Porny CofE First School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Eton is about 1 mile north-east of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Eton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Drone roof surveys in SL4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Eton Square and Common Lane. With the A332 and B3022 close by, Eton is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Eton: Clewer (1 mile south-west), Eton Wick (1 mile west), Windsor (1 mile south-west), Boveney (2 miles west) and Dedworth (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (6 miles west), Boyn Hill (6 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Eton
We work in homes and buildings around The Goswells, St George's School and Christopher Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Windsor & Eton Riverside station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Museum of Eton Life (less than half a mile south) and Windsor Castle (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Eton include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Questions from Eton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eton?
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.
Are there drone restrictions around Eton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Eton
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Eton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Eton, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photos and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.