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Plastow Green Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Plastow Green? We carry out drone roof surveys in Plastow Green and across West Berkshire.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Drone roof survey in Plastow Green
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation frequently show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. Common reasons to book are chimney tops in poor condition and ridge and hip pieces working loose, across tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Plastow Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
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.
- Location
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Let us know what you want to see
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Plastow Green, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Plastow Green
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Prices for drone roof surveys in Plastow Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for drone roof surveys in Plastow Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Drones, thermal imaging and Plastow Green roofs
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Take an older house close to Church of St Paul: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Plastow Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Plastow Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: RG19. We also cover the places around Plastow Green: Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Around Plastow Green
The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Plastow Green includes Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Plastow Green
Is drone flying allowed in Plastow Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Plastow Green?
Yes, Plastow Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Common roof problems in Plastow Green
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cheam School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs