Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in East Hanney, Oxfordshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around East Hanney, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around East Hanney 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.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Hanney
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. Typical surveys look at moss building up on slopes and in gutters and hidden gutters full of leaves, across large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Some older homes in villages like East Hanney are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for East Hanney
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey does not add damage.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Useful tips for East Hanney property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Let us know what you want to see
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
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. Photograph anything new.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. For older village homes like those around East Hanney, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Drones, thermal imaging and East Hanney roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. The wider area around East Hanney has a long history of building, with Longworth House about 4.5 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St James Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We visit East Hanney as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX12 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Main Street, The Green and Morlands. We also cover the places around East Hanney: Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
What’s near East Hanney
In East Hanney, that means homes and buildings near The Black Horse pub. A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around East Hanney includes Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in East Hanney
Are there drone restrictions around East Hanney?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to East Hanney?
Yes. East Hanney is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.