Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Farley Wood Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Farley Wood, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Farley Wood
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farley Wood
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Farley Wood, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Farley Wood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Farley Wood
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Wind damage high on the roof
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Farley Wood means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Farley Wood
Will you come out to Farley Wood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Farley Wood?
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. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Nearby places to Farley Wood
Also in Farley Wood
Drone roof surveys around Farley Wood
Farley Wood has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Meadow Vale Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Farley Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farley Wood. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Farley Wood. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG42, RG12 and RG45 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Cain Road, Park Lane and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Farley Wood: Popeswood (1 mile north-west), Amen Corner (1 mile south), Temple Park (1 mile north-east), Priestwood (1 mile east) and Binfield (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (5 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south-east), The Warren (3 miles east), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Martins Heron (3 miles east).
Near you in Farley Wood
We work in homes and buildings around The Brakenhale School, The Roebuck pub and Garth Hill College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pinewood Hospital (2.4 miles south) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Farley Wood include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like Farley Wood is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farley Wood
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Why act early in Farley Wood
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Arranging work in a smaller place like Farley Wood is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Farley Wood
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT