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Sandleford Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sandleford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flashings that have come away
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sandleford
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Drone roof survey in Sandleford: what you get
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you are worried about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs alike.
In a small place like Sandleford, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Sandleford (RG19, RG20, RG14)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely.
Also near Sandleford
What else we do in Sandleford
Useful tips for Sandleford property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let us know what you want to see
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
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, so small faults are dealt with early.
Sandleford: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sandleford?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Sandleford within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts 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.
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.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Sandleford
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
The streets around a church like St Gabriel's School are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere like Sandleford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your 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.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Sandleford roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. About 2.4 miles north lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Sandleford has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as The Willows Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Sandleford is about 1 mile south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sandleford. Sandleford is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: RG19, RG20 and RG14. We cover properties on Priory Place, Laurel Gardens and Sandleford Lodge Park. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Greenham (1 mile north-east), Newtown Common (1 mile south-west), Wash Common (1 mile west), Burghclere Common (1 mile south) and Newbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Sandleford
We work in homes and buildings around Sandleford Priory, St Bartholomew's School and Park House School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (3 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters