Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Warfield Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Warfield, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Drone roof survey in Warfield: what you get
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Warfield may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Warfield (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Warfield
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Why get it checked now?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is. Outbuildings and barns around Warfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Warfield
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Warfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Warfield: your questions answered
Will you come out to Warfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warfield?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Flying and imaging in Warfield
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Historic houses like St Leonard's Hill, about 4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Warfield goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Warfield is about 2 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. From houses to flats and shops in Warfield, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG42 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Brockhill (1 mile east), Moss End (1 mile north-west), Nuptown (1 mile north), Newell Green (1 mile south-west) and Tickleback Row (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south), Harmans Water (3 miles south) and Crown Wood (3 miles south).
Around Warfield
In Warfield, that means homes and buildings near Garth Hill College. The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, about 2.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (3 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bray Pit.