Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Sunningdale Drone Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Sunningdale from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sunningdale
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof.
In smaller places like Sunningdale, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Sunningdale (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Sunningdale: your questions answered
Will you come out to Sunningdale?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sunningdale?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Sunningdale?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Homes around Sunningdale often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Nearby places to Sunningdale
Other services in Sunningdale
Flying and imaging in Sunningdale
Historic houses such as St Leonard's Hill, about 4.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Sunningdale goes. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Sunningdale is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sunningdale and nearby. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Sunningdale. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in SL5 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Station Road, High Street and Church Road. Sunningdale sits on or near the B383, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Sunningdale, we cover Broomhall (1 mile south-east), South Ascot (1 mile west), Brick Hill (2 miles south), Windlesham (2 miles south) and Chobham (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles north-west), Cookham (12 miles north) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Sunningdale
In Sunningdale, that means homes and buildings near Sunningdale School, Charters School and Silwood Park, among other places. The closest station to Sunningdale is Sunningdale station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Chobham Museum (3.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common roof problems in Sunningdale
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
If you look after a building such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey