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Drone Roof Survey in Greenham
We carry out drone roof surveys in Greenham and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How a drone roof survey works in Greenham
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. If you’re worried about chimney tops in poor condition and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Greenham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Greenham (RG19, RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Greenham
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Greenham
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Greenham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Greenham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely, as far as the flight allows.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like Greenham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Greenham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
What affects the price in Greenham
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Drones, thermal imaging and Greenham roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Willows Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Shaw House lies about 1.9 miles north, so building around Greenham goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Greenham is about 1 mile south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Greenham can all book drone roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: RG19 and RG14. Whether your property is on Water Lane, Greenham Road and Draytons View or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Sandleford (1 mile south-west), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Burghclere Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east).
What’s near Greenham
In Greenham, that means homes and buildings near St Bartholomew's School, Sandleford Priory and The Old London Apprentice pub. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Donnington Castle (2.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Audrey's Meadow.