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Whitley Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Whitley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Drone roof survey in Whitley: what you get
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are moss building up on slopes and in gutters and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings.
Around Whitley, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Whitley (RG2, RG1, RG19)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Whitley is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Whitley
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. In an older home around Whitley, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Whitley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Whitley: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Whitley?
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, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you come out to Whitley?
Yes. Whitley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Whitley?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Whitley
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Drone roof surveys around Whitley
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you look after a building such as John Madejski Academy, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church like St Agnes are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. For businesses in and around places such as The Oracle, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Whitley is one of many places we visit across Reading, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Whitley is one of the places in Reading we cover.
Every address in RG2, RG1 and RG19 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Whitley
Around Whitley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near World Turned Upside Down pub, Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School and Pearman's Copse. You’ll also find Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east) and University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east). Whitley’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.