Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Edgcott, Buckinghamshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Edgcott from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Edgcott
We carry out drone roof surveys in Edgcott and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on any day of the week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and hidden gutters full of leaves, across large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Older buildings in small places like Edgcott may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Edgcott (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Edgcott
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Edgcott
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. 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. Historic houses such as Claydon House, about 3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Edgcott goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Grendon Underwood Combined School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Edgcott is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. In Edgcott, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Edgcott. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP18 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Buckingham Road, St Michaels Close and Lawn House Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Grendon Underwood (1 mile south), Ludgershall (3 miles south), Blackthorn (4 miles south-west), Piddington (4 miles south-west) and Brill (6 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (7 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles south-east), Southcourt (11 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (14 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles south-east).
Around Edgcott
Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
How we price drone roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Edgcott, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Edgcott, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Edgcott: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Edgcott?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Edgcott?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s in the survey report?
A report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.