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Combe Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Combe, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away
How a drone roof survey works in Combe
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you’ve noticed wind damage high on the roof and loose ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Combe, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Combe (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. In a place like Combe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Combe
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Combe
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The wider area around Combe has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 1.9 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Combe CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Combe is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cover Combe and the rest of Oxfordshire. Combe is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX29 for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Square Firs, Chatterpie Lane and Orchard Close. We also cover East End (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile north-west), Freeland (2 miles south), North Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Fawler (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Combe
We work in homes and buildings around The Cock Inn and the streets around them. Combe’s nearest station is Combe station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Morris Motors Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
Nearby places to Combe
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How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Combe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Prices for drone roof surveys in Combe
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Combe questions
Do you cover smaller places like Combe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Combe?
Normally 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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Common roof problems in Combe
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Lifted or split lead flashings
The streets around a church such as St Laurence's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one