West Berkshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Swallowfield
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Swallowfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Swallowfield
We carry out drone roof surveys in Swallowfield and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most often book us about blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and chimney tops in poor condition.
Villages like Swallowfield often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Swallowfield property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Let us know the exact address when booking
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
Also near Swallowfield
What else we do in Swallowfield
Swallowfield questions
Will you come out to Swallowfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Swallowfield is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Our drone takes close-up photographs of the roof. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, and it is part of the Premium Survey.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes. We hold both a CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How quickly is the report sent?
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. The report is emailed to you.
Why get it checked now?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. For an older or listed building in a place like Swallowfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
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 which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Swallowfield
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Drone roof surveys around Swallowfield
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, 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. 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 Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House, about 2.6 miles south-west, show how far back building around Swallowfield goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take a building like Lambs Lane Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. If you are in Swallowfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of RG7 is covered for drone roof surveys. You will find streets such as The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Swallowfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakbank, Swallowfield Meadow and The Crown pub. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). The countryside around Swallowfield includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Swallowfield, the journey is planned beforehand: 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.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.