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Drone Roof Survey in Lower Earley
Drone roof surveys in Lower Earley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
Drone roof survey in Lower Earley
We carry out drone roof surveys in Lower Earley and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older cottages and houses around Lower Earley may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Lower Earley (RG6, RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Also near Lower Earley
Also in Lower Earley
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
What affects the price in Lower Earley
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Airspace, weather and Lower Earley roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Radstock Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near Trinity Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Shop and office owners around The Oracle may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. From houses to flats and shops in Lower Earley, we can survey the roof. Across Wokingham, we cover Lower Earley.
All of RG6 and RG41 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Lower Earley, we cover Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Lower Earley has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Lower Earley
In Lower Earley, that means homes and buildings near Crosfields School, University of Reading library and The Poachers pub. You’ll also find Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve (0.5 miles north) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north). Lower Earley’s nearest station is Earley station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Lower Earley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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FAQs for Lower Earley
Is Lower Earley within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lower Earley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Earley
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lower Earley and across Wokingham can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.