Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Crowmarsh Gifford Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Crowmarsh Gifford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crowmarsh Gifford
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and walls and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
Villages like Crowmarsh Gifford often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Crowmarsh Gifford (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Towns and villages near Crowmarsh Gifford
What else we do in Crowmarsh Gifford
Drone roof surveys in Crowmarsh Gifford: local notes
Crowmarsh Gifford is about 2 miles from RAF Benson, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Historic houses like Brightwell Manor, about 2.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Crowmarsh Gifford goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Crowmarsh Gifford is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In Crowmarsh Gifford, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Crowmarsh Gifford. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of OX10 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on The Street, Little Hitchen and McCulloch Meadows. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Newnham Murren (1 mile south-west), Mongewell (1 mile south-west), Winterbrook (2 miles south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Crowmarsh Gifford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Howbery Park, Wallingford School and The Bell Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cholsey station, about 2.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Crowmarsh Gifford includes Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crowmarsh Gifford
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Crowmarsh Gifford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- 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.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Do you need a drone roof survey in Crowmarsh Gifford?
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
If you look after a building like Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. Around Crowmarsh Gifford, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Crowmarsh Gifford
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Crowmarsh Gifford questions
Do you cover smaller places like Crowmarsh Gifford?
Yes, Crowmarsh Gifford is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Crowmarsh Gifford?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Crowmarsh Gifford is about 2 miles from RAF Benson, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I book a survey in Crowmarsh Gifford?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.