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Drone roof survey in Wokefield, West Berkshire
Drone roof surveys in Wokefield and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
How a drone roof survey works in Wokefield
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We survey large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water.
In a village or hamlet like Wokefield, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Wokefield (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Wokefield, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wokefield
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Useful tips for Wokefield property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Wokefield
The wider area around Wokefield has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 3.4 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you look after a building like The Willink School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Wokefield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Wokefield are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire.
We work across the RG7 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Goddard's Green (1 mile west), Burghfield Common (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-west), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Fair Cross (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Speenhamland (13 miles west), Calcot (3 miles north), Shaw (12 miles west) and Theale (4 miles north-west).
Around Wokefield
For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wokefield
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Questions from Wokefield
Is Wokefield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Wokefield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What if it is windy or raining on the day?
Safety comes first, so the weather decides. We won’t fly in strong wind or a downpour. If the weather turns, we will discuss another date.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
Central London has restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check the airspace for your address and apply where needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.