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Drone Roof Survey in Stratfield Mortimer
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stratfield Mortimer. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Why it is worth a survey now in Stratfield Mortimer
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. In a small place like Stratfield Mortimer, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Drone roof survey in Stratfield Mortimer: what you get
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We are often asked to look into cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, across flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Stratfield Mortimer, 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. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Stratfield Mortimer can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Common questions in Stratfield Mortimer
Are there drone restrictions around Stratfield Mortimer?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Stratfield Mortimer?
Yes. Stratfield Mortimer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Drone roof surveys around Stratfield Mortimer
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Stratfield Saye House lies about 2.7 miles south-east, so building around Stratfield Mortimer goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For an older house near a landmark like Saint John The Evangelist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Stratfield Mortimer work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Stratfield Mortimer: Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
What’s near Stratfield Mortimer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Willink School and Horse and Groom pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Stratfield Mortimer itself: Mortimer station. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.