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Drone roof survey in Newbury, West Berkshire
Need a drone roof survey in Newbury? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newbury
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. Typical surveys look at ridge pieces that have lifted and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, on valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs.
In older houses around Newbury, loft insulation can be thin, patchy or missing in places. A thermal camera shows those cold and warm patches, and some of them can point to moisture. It shows temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on conditions, so the timing of the visit matters.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Newbury
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Newbury
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. On homes in Newbury, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A photo-illustrated written report
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What we’re asked to look at in Newbury
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Take a building like St Nicolas C.E. Junior School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Common questions in Newbury
Is Newbury in the area you cover?
Yes, Newbury is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Newbury listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
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.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Newbury?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newbury
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Flying and imaging in Newbury
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
With Shaw House about 1 mile north, the area around Newbury has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself. Take an older house close to St Nicolas Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newbury and nearby. Newbury is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A4 and A339 close by, Newbury is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Newbury has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Newbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Victoria Park, The Diamond Tap and St Bartholomew's School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Newbury itself: Newbury station. A little further out are Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Newbury frequently share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.