West Berkshire · London and the South East
Upper Lambourn Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Upper Lambourn from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Lambourn
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and fragile roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof.
In a small place like Upper Lambourn, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Upper Lambourn
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Lambourn?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Lambourn?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
No, the camera is kept on your roof. Neighbouring homes and gardens are not the subject. It is useful to tell neighbours beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
Strong wind or a downpour stops a flight. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If we can’t fly, we’ll arrange another day or inspect by other means.
What affects the price in Upper Lambourn
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Drone roof surveys around Upper Lambourn
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. With Ashdown House about 2.1 miles west, Upper Lambourn sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For any home in Upper Lambourn, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Upper Lambourn, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Upper Lambourn is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of RG17 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street and Maddle Road. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Upper Lambourn
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Malt Shovel pub and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
Places near Upper Lambourn
What else we do in Upper Lambourn
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Upper Lambourn can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Upper Lambourn
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.