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Leverton Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Leverton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Leverton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Drone roof survey in Leverton
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. We’re often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and vegetation in valleys and gutters, across large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a small place like Leverton, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Leverton (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Questions from Leverton
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Leverton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Leverton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Flying and imaging in Leverton
With Ramsbury Manor about 4.6 miles west, Leverton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Leverton is about 9 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Leverton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We survey roofs across RG17 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-east), Hungerford (1 mile south) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Leverton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hungerford station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leverton
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Leverton. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Leverton
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Anyone responsible for a site like Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
Towns and villages near Leverton
What else we do in Leverton
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Let us know what you want to see
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Check the loft can be reached
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.