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Drone roof survey in Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Charney Bassett, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Charney Bassett
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip pieces working loose and lifted or split lead flashings, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Charney Bassett may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Charney Bassett, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
Places near Charney Bassett
Also in Charney Bassett
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Why get it checked now?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photographs of every part we can see. You can tackle the urgent items first. Around Charney Bassett, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
What a drone roof survey looks like in Charney Bassett
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Longworth House lies about 2.9 miles north, so building around Charney Bassett goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Charney Bassett, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX12 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Charney Bassett
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub. Other landmarks nearby include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Chain Hill.
What affects the price in Charney Bassett
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
For a price for drone roof surveys in Charney Bassett, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Questions from Charney Bassett
How do I find out if my home in Charney Bassett is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Charney Bassett?
Yes, Charney Bassett is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Charney Bassett?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How long does the visit take?
Typically, it takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.