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Drone roof survey in Winterbourne, West Berkshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Winterbourne, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Winterbourne often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Winterbourne
We carry out drone roof surveys in Winterbourne and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. If you’ve noticed flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and wind damage high on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Winterbourne may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
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.
- Place
- Winterbourne (RG20, RG14)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Winterbourne roofs
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Shaw House, about 2.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Winterbourne. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Winterbourne is about 3 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Winterbourne, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Berkshire, we cover Winterbourne. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: RG20 and RG14. We also cover the places around Winterbourne: North Heath (2 miles north), Boxford (2 miles west), Chieveley (2 miles north-east), Donnington (2 miles south) and Downend (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Near you in Winterbourne
Around Winterbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Trinity School. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 3.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.1 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Snelsmore Common.
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What we are asked to look at in Winterbourne
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mary Hare School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Check the loft can be reached
- Book early if you are near an airport
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
FAQs for Winterbourne
Is my home in Winterbourne 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.
Will you come out to Winterbourne?
Yes, Winterbourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What affects the price in Winterbourne
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It’s almost impossible to see from ground level, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Winterbourne
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.