West Berkshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Little Hungerford
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Little Hungerford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Drone roof survey in Little Hungerford
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. 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. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Little Hungerford, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey does not add damage.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Drone roof surveys around Little Hungerford
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Shaw House, about 4.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Hungerford. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Hermitage Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Little Hungerford, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG18 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Near you in Little Hungerford
In Little Hungerford, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
Why it is worth a survey now in Little Hungerford
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Older and listed buildings around Little Hungerford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Little Hungerford, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Little Hungerford questions
Is my home in Little Hungerford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Little Hungerford?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is Little Hungerford in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out drone roof surveys in Little Hungerford, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.