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Drone Roof Survey in Duns Tew
Independent drone roof surveys in Duns Tew. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Drone roof survey in Duns Tew: 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 are there to survey. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates on a high roof and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In a small place like Duns Tew, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Duns Tew
From ground level, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. In a place like Duns Tew, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Drones, thermal imaging and Duns Tew roofs
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Whatever the street in Duns Tew, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Duns Tew and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX25 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Duns Tew
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Inn. The closest station to Duns Tew is Heyford station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Duns Tew 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 is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Duns Tew
Will you come out to Duns Tew?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Duns Tew is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
Central London has restricted areas where NATS permission is needed. Where we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points and explain what we could see.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Duns Tew?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Duns Tew. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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.