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Drone Roof Survey in Ascott d'Oyley
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Ascott d'Oyley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ascott d'Oyley
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, on flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Ascott d'Oyley may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Ascott d'Oyley (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Ascott d'Oyley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Ascott d'Oyley
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Minster Lovell Hall lies about 4.3 miles south, so building around Ascott d'Oyley goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Ascott d'Oyley is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. In Ascott d'Oyley, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Ascott d'Oyley is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Drone roof surveys in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like London Lane, Heritage Lane and Maple Way, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Ascott d'Oyley, we cover Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile north-west), Ascott Earl (1 mile north-west), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles west) and Leafield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ascott d'Oyley
The nearest railway station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 0.5 miles north. Open spaces near Ascott d'Oyley include Blenheim Farm.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ascott d'Oyley
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. Outbuildings and barns around Ascott d'Oyley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Ascott d'Oyley
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Let us know what you want to see
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
Common questions in Ascott d'Oyley
Is my home in Ascott d'Oyley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are there drone restrictions around Ascott d'Oyley?
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 high wind or heavy rain.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.