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Longford Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Longford? You can book a drone roof survey in Longford and across Slough, with plain-English findings.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Drone roof survey in Longford: what you get
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and chimney tops in poor condition.
In a small place like Longford, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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
- Longford (SL3, UB7, TW6)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it 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 typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Longford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Longford
Do you cover smaller places like Longford?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Longford 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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and follow the drone code.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Longford?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. The underside tells us things the drone can’t, so we inspect the roof space as well where access is safe.
Common roof problems in Longford
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Frogmore House, about 4.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longford. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Drones, thermal imaging and Longford roofs
The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport covers Longford, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Longford means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Longford is about 2 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. We carry out drone roof surveys in Longford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Slough, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Here we cover the SL3, UB7 and TW6 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Wallis Road, Widgeon Road and Stanwell Moor Road. Being close to the A3044, Longford is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Longford: Harmondsworth (1 mile north-east), Stanwell (2 miles south-east), Heathrow (2 miles east), Sipson (2 miles north-east) and West Bedfont (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Slough (6 miles north-west), Cippenham (7 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles west), Britwell (7 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Longford
In Longford, that means homes and buildings near The Kings Arms and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west) and Harlington (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.