Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Dunton
Drone roof surveys across Dunton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof survey in Dunton
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it isn’t safe. Common reasons to book are blocked valleys and parapet gutters and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, across large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs.
Somewhere as small as Dunton, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Dunton (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Dunton
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is. Older and listed buildings around Dunton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Dunton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Common questions in Dunton
How do I find out if my home in Dunton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Dunton?
Yes, Dunton is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check the airspace for your address and seek permission where it is needed. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
Central London has restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, and flights there need NATS permission. We check the airspace for your address and apply where needed.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes, we are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and we fly a drone that weighs under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Airspace, weather and Dunton roofs
With Ascott House about 4.4 miles east, Dunton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Dunton is about 6 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Dunton, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Dunton. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in MK18 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Swanbourne (2 miles north-west), Mursley (3 miles north), Granborough (3 miles west), Winslow (4 miles north-west) and Little Horwood (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles south), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (6 miles south), Southcourt (7 miles south), Princes Risborough (13 miles south) and Haydon Hill (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Dunton
Well-known places in the area include Tindal Centre (6 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (2.5 miles south-west).
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dunton. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.