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Drone roof survey in Brighthampton, Oxfordshire
Drone roof surveys in Brighthampton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
How a drone roof survey works in Brighthampton
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. 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. We are often asked to look into plant growth and moss on the roof and debris building up in hidden gutters, across large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Villages like Brighthampton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Brighthampton (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Brighthampton questions
Do you cover smaller places like Brighthampton?
Yes, Brighthampton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Brighthampton?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this a RICS 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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Brighthampton, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
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.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Brighthampton
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. With Longworth House about 2.5 miles south, Brighthampton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Mulberry Bush School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to St Giles' Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Brighthampton is about 4 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Brighthampton, the roof can be surveyed. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Brighthampton. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across the OX29 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Aston Road, Abingdon Road and Malthouse Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Brighthampton, we cover Standlake (1 mile east), Hardwick (2 miles north), Stanton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), Ducklington (3 miles north-west) and South Leigh (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-west), Carterton (7 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Brighthampton
In Brighthampton, that means homes and buildings near Standlake Church of England Primary School and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hitchcopse Pit.