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Drone roof survey in Fencott, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Fencott from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Why it’s worth a survey now in Fencott
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Fencott, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
About our drone roof survey in Fencott
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you’ve noticed storm damage on steep or tall roofs and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In a small place like Fencott, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Fencott (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Fencott
Also in Fencott
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Fencott often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Prices for drone roof surveys in Fencott
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Drones, thermal imaging and Fencott roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Historic houses such as Boarstall Tower, about 3.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Fencott goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For businesses in and around places such as Bicester Avenue, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Fencott are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Fencott is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Fencott include Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Fencott
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Islip station, roughly 3.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
FAQs for Fencott
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fencott?
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 Fencott?
Yes, Fencott is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
The camera stays on your roof. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.