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Fernham Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Fernham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fernham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Drone roof survey in Fernham: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed blocked valleys and parapet gutters and vegetation in valleys and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Fernham, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. 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, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Fernham (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Fernham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Let us know the exact address when you book
- Make sure the loft can be reached
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Different roofs, different checks
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
The top of a stack is typically out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Drone roof surveys in Fernham: local notes
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. About 4.3 miles north-west lies Buscot Park, a reminder of how long the area around Fernham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Faringdon Community College: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Fernham is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Fernham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Fernham. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SN7. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Church Lane and The Green, and we cover them all. Other places close to Fernham include Little Coxwell (1 mile north-west), Baulking (2 miles south-east), Uffington (2 miles south-east), Shellingford (2 miles north-east) and Faringdon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
Around Fernham
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Castle (2.4 miles north) and Uffington Museum (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Badbury Hill.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Fernham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Questions from Fernham
Is my home in Fernham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Fernham?
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.
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. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.