West Berkshire · London and the South East
Spencers Wood Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Spencers Wood and across West Berkshire.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Drone roof survey in Spencers Wood: what you get
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs alike.
Around Spencers Wood, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Questions from Spencers Wood
Will you come out to Spencers Wood?
Yes. Spencers Wood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Spencers Wood?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Towns and villages near Spencers Wood
Also in Spencers Wood
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Spencers Wood
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Check the loft can be reached
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Leave it or get it looked at?
From ground level, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In an older home around Spencers Wood, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Spencers Wood
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Drone roof surveys in Spencers Wood: local notes
About 3.3 miles south lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Spencers Wood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Spencers Wood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small.
We cover every part of RG7 and RG2 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close. We also cover Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Spencers Wood has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Spencers Wood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ryeish Green School, The Farriers Arms and Swallowfield Meadow and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Spencers Wood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Spencers Wood, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.