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Drone roof survey in Midgham, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Midgham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Drone roof surveys around Midgham
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 4.9 miles west, show how far back building around Midgham goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bucklebury C.E. Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Midgham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG7 for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill, all of which we cover. Other places close to Midgham include Upper Bucklebury (1 mile north-west), Thatcham (2 miles west), Cold Ash (3 miles north-west), Ashmore Green (3 miles north-west) and Frilsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (10 miles east) and Calcot (7 miles east).
Around Midgham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Coach & Horses pub and Kennet School. The closest station to Midgham is Midgham station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). The countryside around Midgham includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Midgham
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. The photos go into a written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. If you’re worried about cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and hidden gutters full of leaves, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Midgham frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Midgham (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Midgham
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Midgham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Useful tips for Midgham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Midgham: your questions answered
Is my home in Midgham listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Midgham?
Yes, Midgham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. Thermal imaging is a separate check in the Premium Survey, and its findings are checked with moisture readings.
How long does the visit take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Midgham?
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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Midgham?
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
If you live in an older home near Church of St Matthew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Midgham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Midgham, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs