Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Marlow Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Marlow, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
How a drone roof survey works in Marlow
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. We’re often asked to look into tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, on chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a town like Marlow, the roofs that are hardest to see are often on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Both depend on the weather on the day. A typical example is the rear slope over a back addition, which cannot be seen from the street.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Marlow
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Drone roof surveys in Marlow: local notes
About 2 miles south-west lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Marlow has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For hotels and guest houses around Marlow, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. If you live in an older home near Congregational Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Marlow, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We survey roofs across SL7 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Marlow is on the A404 and B482, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). Marlow is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire.
Near you in Marlow
We work in homes and buildings around Butcher's Tap and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Marlow itself: Marlow station. Well-known places in the area include Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Carpenter's Wood.
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Marlow
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Take a building like Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey 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 normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit in Marlow runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Marlow questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Marlow?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Marlow in the area you cover?
Yes, Marlow is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Marlow as anywhere else.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. We will confirm the timing when you book.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marlow
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.