Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Pinkneys Green Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Pinkneys Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Drone roof survey in Pinkneys Green
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. Typical surveys look at moss building up on slopes and in gutters and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, on flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
In smaller places like Pinkneys Green, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Pinkneys Green (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. Around Pinkneys Green, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pinkneys Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Drones, thermal imaging and Pinkneys Green roofs
White Waltham Airfield is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. James the Less are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. With Harleyford Manor about 2.6 miles north-west, the area around Pinkneys Green has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Pinkneys Green is about 1 mile north-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Wherever you are in Pinkneys Green, we can come and survey your property. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Pinkneys Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of SL6 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Lee Lane, Bix Lane and Edith Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Stubbings (1 mile west), Furze Platt (1 mile east), Maidenhead (1 mile south-east), Holloway (1 mile south-west) and Burchett's Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (6 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east), South Ascot (10 miles south-east) and Old Windsor (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pinkneys Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Piran's School, Newlands Girls' School and The Robin Hood pub and the streets around them. Pinkneys Green’s nearest station is Furze Platt station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
What we’re asked to look at in Pinkneys Green
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Courthouse Junior School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Common questions in Pinkneys Green
Will you come out to Pinkneys Green?
Yes. Pinkneys Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Are there drone restrictions around Pinkneys Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Pinkneys Green is about 3 miles from White Waltham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
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Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. A visit to a smaller place like Pinkneys Green is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
For a price for drone roof surveys in Pinkneys Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.