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Drone roof survey in Wickham, West Berkshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Wickham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Flashings that have come away
Flying and imaging in Wickham
With Benham Park about 3.7 miles south-east, Wickham sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take an older house close to Church of St Swithin: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Wickham, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across the RG20 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Wickham, we cover Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Around Wickham
In Wickham, that means homes and buildings near The Five Bells pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, about 3 miles south. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Sole Common Pond.
Drone roof survey in Wickham
Every flight starts with an airspace check. 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. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We are often asked to look into moss building up on slopes and in gutters and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, on chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Wickham may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Wickham
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Take a building like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Prices for drone roof surveys in Wickham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for drone roof surveys in Wickham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. Outbuildings and barns around Wickham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Wickham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Wickham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Wickham: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Wickham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is Wickham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Wickham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.