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Drone roof survey in Burcot, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Burcot, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof survey in Burcot
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are moss and weeds taking hold up top and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
Villages like Burcot 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. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Burcot (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Burcot
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens on the day
The visit usually 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. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Burcot, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys in Burcot: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Historic houses such as Clifton Hampden Manor, about 1.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Burcot goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint Mary and Saint Berin, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Burcot, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Burcot is about 4 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We visit Burcot as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Linnet Close and Abingdon Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Burcot include Berinsfield (1 mile north-east), Dorchester (1 mile south-east), Little Wittenham (2 miles south), Drayton St Leonard (2 miles east) and Marsh Baldon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north), Didcot (4 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles south-west) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Around Burcot
Around Burcot, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers at Burcot pub and Nuneham Courtenay. The closest station to Burcot is Culham station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles east) and Brightwell Castle (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why get it checked now?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. Older and listed buildings around Burcot may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Burcot
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Burcot: your questions answered
Is my home in Burcot listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Burcot?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you cover Burcot for drone roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Burcot and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How do I book a survey in Burcot?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What we’re asked to look at in Burcot
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Abbey Woods Academy, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?