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Drone roof survey in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Forty Green and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Drone roof survey in Forty Green
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re 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. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Older buildings in small places like Forty Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Forty Green (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Nearby places to Forty Green
What else we do in Forty Green
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Drone roof surveys in Forty Green: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Around Forty Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Forty Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Forty Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in HP27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Forty Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Peacock Country Inn, among other places. Forty Green’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Forty Green includes Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
FAQs for Forty Green
Do you cover smaller places like Forty Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Forty Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Forty Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
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. We record the signs of age we can see.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Forty Green?
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Adwell House lies about 4.8 miles south-west, so building around Forty Green goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey won’t cover
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry