Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Chadlington, Oxfordshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Chadlington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chadlington
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and walls and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Chadlington may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Chadlington (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Towns and villages near Chadlington
What else we do in Chadlington
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Chadlington: your questions answered
Is my home in Chadlington listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Chadlington?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It sees only the outer surfaces. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we check the loft too where we can.
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Chadlington
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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Chadlington is about 8 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Chadlington, we can come and survey your property. Chadlington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Stonelee Close and Quarry Road. If you are just outside Chadlington, we cover Shorthampton (1 mile south), Chilson (2 miles south), Ascott-under-Wychwood (3 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (3 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Banbury (14 miles north-east), Witney (8 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (3 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Chadlington
We work in homes and buildings around Tite Inn, among other places. The closest station to Chadlington is Charlbury station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chipping Norton Museum (3 miles north). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere like Chadlington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Chadlington
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Common reasons to book include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
If you look after a building such as Chadlington Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey