Slough · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Middlegreen
We carry out drone roof surveys in Middlegreen and the rest of Slough. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
How a drone roof survey works in Middlegreen
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 flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Middlegreen may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Middlegreen (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Middlegreen
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flashings that have come away
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Windsor Castle lies about 2.8 miles south-west, so building around Middlegreen goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
Why it is worth a survey now in Middlegreen
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Around Middlegreen, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Middlegreen
How do I find out if my home in Middlegreen is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 you come out to Middlegreen?
Yes, Middlegreen is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. For thermal imaging, look at the Premium Survey or our thermal roof survey, and its findings are checked with moisture readings.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. Strong wind and heavy rain both rule out flying. If the weather turns, we will discuss another date.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Check the loft can be reached
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Middlegreen
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
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Drone roof surveys in Middlegreen: local notes
Middlegreen is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Langley Academy Primary, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary the Virgin Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Middlegreen is about 2 miles east of Slough, in Slough. Middlegreen is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Slough coverage includes Middlegreen and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across SL3 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Laurel Avenue, St Mary's Road and Maryside or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Middlegreen include Langley (1 mile south-east), George Green (1 mile north), Shreding Green (1 mile north-east), Upton (2 miles west) and Wexham Court (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Cippenham (4 miles west), Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-west), Huntercombe (4 miles west) and Farnham Common (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Middlegreen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Upton Court Grammar School, The Chestnuts pub and Langley Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Middlegreen is Langley station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Windsor Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Museum of Eton Life (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Middlegreen includes Stoke Common.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Middlegreen, 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.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.