Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Fulbrook
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Fulbrook. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fulbrook
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Drone roof survey in Fulbrook: what you get
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. Typical surveys look at plant growth and moss on the roof and cracked mortar along the ridge, on valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs.
Somewhere as small as Fulbrook, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Fulbrook (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Fulbrook needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- 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.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It’s almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
Why get it checked now?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is. Outbuildings and barns around Fulbrook are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Fulbrook
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Fulbrook
Will you come out to Fulbrook?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fulbrook?
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.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. For thermal imaging, look at the Premium Survey or our thermal roof survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. We hold both a CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What if it’s windy or raining on the day?
Safety comes first, so the weather decides. We will not fly in strong wind or heavy rain. We will talk through the options if the day turns bad.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Fulbrook
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. 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 run a hotel or guest house in or near Fulbrook, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burford Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Minster Lovell Hall lies about 4.2 miles east, so building around Fulbrook goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Fulbrook is about 4 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. In Fulbrook, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX18 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Meadow Lane and Upper End and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Fulbrook: Burford (1 mile south-west), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (3 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (4 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles north) and Woodstock (12 miles east).
Around Fulbrook
We work in homes and buildings around The Cotswold Arms Inn and Burford School, among other places. The closest station to Fulbrook is Shipton station, about 3.8 miles north.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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.