Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Bladon Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bladon, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a drone roof survey works in Bladon
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles shifted by high winds and lifted or split lead flashings, across large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Bladon may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Bladon (OX20)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
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.
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.
Places near Bladon
What else we do in Bladon
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
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.
Common questions in Bladon
Is Bladon within the area you cover?
Yes, Bladon is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Bladon?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Bladon is about 2 miles from Oxford Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Drone roof surveys in Bladon: local notes
Oxford Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Blenheim Palace lies about 0.9 miles north-west, so building around Bladon goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Bladon means lost rooms as well as repairs. If you look after a building such as Bladon Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Bladon is about 7 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bladon is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of OX20 for drone roof surveys. You will find streets such as The Green, Park Street and Lamb Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Bladon include Woodstock (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile east), Church Hanborough (2 miles south-west), Long Hanborough (2 miles west) and Thrupp (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (7 miles south-west), Carterton (11 miles south-west) and Kidlington (3 miles east).
Near you in Bladon
Around Bladon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White House and The Marlborough Church of England School. Bladon’s nearest station is Hanborough station, about 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include Oxford Bus Museum (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Bladon 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.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bladon
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.