West Berkshire · London and the South East
Goddard's Green Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Goddard's Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
FAQs for Goddard's Green
Are there drone restrictions around Goddard's Green?
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 can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover smaller places like Goddard's Green?
Yes, Goddard's Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
When does the report arrive?
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.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Goddard's Green?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Drone roof survey in Goddard's Green
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. If you are worried about debris building up in hidden gutters and worn lead at chimneys and walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Goddard's Green, 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, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Goddard's Green (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You can’t see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know the exact address when booking
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Goddard's Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Goddard's Green. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Drone roof surveys around Goddard's Green
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Garland Junior School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Goddard's Green is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goddard's Green and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you’re just outside Goddard's Green, we cover Wokefield (1 mile east), Burghfield Common (1 mile north-west), Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile south), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Mortimer West End (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Goddard's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Willink School, The Willink School and The Rising Sun pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Goddard's Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Goddard's Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Goddard's Green?
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House, about 3.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Goddard's Green goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey will not cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT