Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Stubbings Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Stubbings, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Wind damage high on the roof
Drone roof survey in Stubbings: 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. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we’ll say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. If you’ve noticed eroded pointing on a chimney stack and ridge and hip pieces working loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Stubbings, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Stubbings (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Stubbings roofs
White Waltham Airfield is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. About 2.2 miles north-west lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Stubbings has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. James the Less, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Stubbings is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. If you’re in Stubbings, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Stubbings is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in SL6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Burchett's Green (1 mile west), Holloway (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile east), Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west) and Woolley Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (3 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Stubbings
Typical jobs here are in homes near Newlands Girls' School and The Crown pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Furze Platt station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Marlow Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Stubbings includes Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
Common roof problems in Stubbings
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Stubbings, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where 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.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Places near Stubbings
Also in Stubbings
Stubbings questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Stubbings?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Stubbings is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Stubbings?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Stubbings?
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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
What affects the price in Stubbings
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Stubbings, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stubbings
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photos and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.