Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Fifield, Windsor and Maidenhead
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Fifield from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Flying and imaging in Fifield
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Anyone responsible for a site like Braywood CofE First School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Fifield is about 3 miles west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Fifield and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SL6. Local streets include Meadow Way, Fifield Road and Stewart Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Water Oakley (1 mile north-east), Oakley Green (1 mile east), Dedworth (2 miles east), Boveney (2 miles east) and Cranbourne (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (5 miles north) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Fifield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hare and Hounds pub, Sutherland Grange and Holyport College. The nearest railway station is Maidenhead station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are King Edward VII Hospital (3.4 miles east) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
How a drone roof survey works in Fifield
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and 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. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and debris building up in hidden gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Fifield are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Fifield (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Fifield
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Flashings that have come away
Dorney Court lies about 1.7 miles north-east, so building around Fifield goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
What affects the price in Fifield
To price your survey, we check:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. For an older or listed building in a place like Fifield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Fifield: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Fifield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Fifield listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
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.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Fifield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 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.