Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Great Hollands
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Great Hollands. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Wind damage high on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Great Hollands
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. Common reasons to book are eroded pointing on a chimney stack and moss and weeds taking hold up top, across tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In smaller places like Great Hollands, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Great Hollands
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Great Hollands is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low pitches and flat-roofed additions are hard to see from ground level, so aerial and thermal views add detail.
If you look after a building like Great Hollands Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Hollands and the surrounding area. Great Hollands is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we work for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Drone roof surveys in RG12 and RG40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane and the roads around them. Great Hollands sits on or near the A3095. We also cover the places around Great Hollands: Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Great Hollands has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Great Hollands
Typical jobs here are in homes near Golden Retriever pub, Easthampstead Park Community School and The Brakenhale School. The closest station to Great Hollands is Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Great Hollands include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Great Hollands
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Wind damage high on the roof
If you run a business near The Lexicon, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Hollands
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Great Hollands is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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FAQs for Great Hollands
Are there drone restrictions around Great Hollands?
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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Great Hollands within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Hollands is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
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Why act early in Great Hollands
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Great Hollands, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.