Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in East Lockinge
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in East Lockinge, with photographs and a written report.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof survey in East Lockinge
Prices start 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’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We are often asked to look into chimney tops in poor condition and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs.
In a small place like East Lockinge, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t 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.
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.
- Place
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Check the loft can be reached
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Lockinge
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like East Lockinge, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
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East Lockinge: your questions answered
Will you come out to East Lockinge?
Yes, East Lockinge is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in East Lockinge?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flying and imaging in East Lockinge
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We visit East Lockinge as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes East Lockinge. There is also a page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: OX12. Close by, we survey roofs in Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in East Lockinge
We work in homes and buildings around The Boar's Head pub. Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in East Lockinge
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Whatever the street in East Lockinge, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Lockinge
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs