Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Windsor, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In Windsor, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- 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 photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How a drone roof survey works in Windsor
Our price is 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. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. Typical surveys look at lead work pulling away at abutments and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, on flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a town like Windsor, the roofs that are hardest to see are often on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement cannot. Each needs the right weather, so the date is set with the forecast in mind. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Windsor (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely, as far as the flight allows.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Drone roof surveys around Windsor
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
St Leonard's Hill, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Windsor. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. For hotels and guest houses around Windsor, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Windsor is about 3 miles south of Slough, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether the building in Windsor is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in SL4 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Athlone Square, Leigh Square and Furness Square, and we cover them all. Being close to the A308 and A332, Windsor is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Clewer (1 mile north), Dedworth (1 mile west), Boveney (1 mile north-west), Eton Wick (1 mile north) and Oakley Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south). Being one of Windsor and Maidenhead’s larger places, Windsor has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Windsor
In Windsor, that means homes and buildings near The Prince Albert pub, Windsor Girls' School and Sutherland Grange, among other places. The closest station to Windsor is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (1 mile south-east) and Windsor Castle (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Windsor includes Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
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Useful tips for Windsor property owners
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Book early if you’re near an airport
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Windsor: your questions answered
Is my home in Windsor listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Windsor?
Yes, Windsor is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It sees only the outer surfaces. The underside tells us things the drone cannot, so we check the loft too where we can.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. For thermal imaging, look at the Premium Survey or our thermal roof survey.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
What we are asked to look at in Windsor
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
If you look after a building such as St Edward's Catholic First School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top