Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Easington
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Easington. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Easington
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. Common reasons to book are loose ridge and hip tiles and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, across valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
Somewhere as small as Easington, 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 ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Easington (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Easington
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Long Crendon School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Easington 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.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Easington
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Easington and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Drones, thermal imaging and Easington roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Boarstall Tower, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Easington. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Easington is about 3 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Easington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Easington. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: HP18. You’ll find streets such as Easington Lane and Chilton Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Easington: Chilton (1 mile north), Shabbington (2 miles south-west), Little Ickford (3 miles south-west), North Weston (3 miles south) and Ickford (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Easington
We work in homes and buildings around The Mole & Chicken pub, among other places. The closest station to Easington is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and Dinton Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Easington include Snakemoor.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for drone roof surveys in Easington, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Easington
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Easington?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Easington?
Yes, Easington is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.