Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Newell Green Drone Roof Survey
Independent drone roof surveys in Newell Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Do you need a drone roof survey in Newell Green?
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Drone roof survey in Newell Green: what you get
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. 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 before the visit. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip pieces working loose and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, on large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Newell Green are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Newell Green (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as Newell Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Useful tips for Newell Green property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Check the loft can be reached
- Book early if you’re near an airport
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Outbuildings and barns around Newell Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Newell Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Newell Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newell Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Newell Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Only with the right permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. If permission is not given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Places near Newell Green
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Drone roof surveys around Newell Green
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Newell Green is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs can be hard to see from the street, which is where a drone or thermal camera helps.
St Leonard's Hill, about 4.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newell Green. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Newell Green is about 2 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. In Newell Green, as across Bracknell Forest, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Newell Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across RG42 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Sutton Road, Abbey Place and Burge Place. Newell Green is on the B3034, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Quelm Park (1 mile south-west), Lawrence Hill (1 mile south-east), Wick Hill (1 mile south), Whitegrove (1 mile south-east) and Warfield (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (6 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Hanworth (3 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west) and Birch Hill (3 miles south).
What’s near Newell Green
We work in homes and buildings around Garth Hill College and Lambrook, among other places. The closest station to Newell Green is Bracknell station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (3 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.