Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
The Village Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for The Village and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey seven days a week.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Airspace, weather and The Village roofs
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. With St Leonard's Hill about 1.7 miles north, The Village sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you look after a building like Windsor Girls' School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
The Village is about 2 miles south of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in The Village and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. The Village is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We survey roofs across the SL4 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Sheet Street Road and Forest Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Cranbourne (1 mile west), Woodside (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (2 miles west), Cheapside (2 miles south) and Brookside (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (7 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles south-west), Cookham (9 miles north-west), Furze Platt (8 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in The Village
Around The Village, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Windsor Great Park and the streets around them. The Village’s nearest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
Drone roof survey in The Village: what you get
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. If you are worried about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like The Village, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- The Village (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. You can show exactly where the problem is. Older cottages and farmhouses around The Village can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in The Village
Is my home in The Village listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is The Village within the area you cover?
Yes. The Village 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 you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
No, the camera is kept on your roof. Neighbouring homes and gardens are not the subject, and flights are kept short. It helps to tell neighbours beforehand.
What if it is windy or raining on the day?
Bad weather means no flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so a new date is agreed with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like The Village, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Also near The Village
Also in The Village
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Surveys for landlords and agents in The Village
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.