Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Checkendon Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Checkendon from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Checkendon questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Checkendon?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Checkendon?
Yes, Checkendon is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Sometimes, with permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. If permission isn’t given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Drone roof survey in Checkendon: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and ridge and hip pieces working loose, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Checkendon, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Checkendon (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Checkendon
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
Airspace, weather and Checkendon roofs
With Greys Court about 3.5 miles east, Checkendon sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Checkendon is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We visit Checkendon as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Uxmore Road, Whitehall Lane and Lovegrove's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Stoke Row (1 mile east), Hook End (1 mile south), Woodcote (2 miles south-west), Heath End (2 miles north) and Ipsden (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (12 miles north-east).
Around Checkendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Langtree School and The Black Horse pub, among other places. Checkendon’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 4.4 miles south-west of the centre. Open spaces near Checkendon include Hartslock.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Prices for drone roof surveys in Checkendon
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents and landlords in Checkendon book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let us know the exact address as you book
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Other services in Checkendon
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Checkendon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.