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Great Coxwell Drone Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Great Coxwell from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
When to book a survey in Great Coxwell
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flashings that have come away
Buscot Park, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Coxwell. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
About our drone roof survey in Great Coxwell
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 is not safe. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. Common reasons to book are debris building up in hidden gutters and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, across valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Older buildings in small places like Great Coxwell may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Great Coxwell (SN7)
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Places near Great Coxwell
Also in Great Coxwell
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Great Coxwell, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Great Coxwell
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 photos from the air and thermal images help. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Giles, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Faringdon Community College, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Great Coxwell is in Oxfordshire. We visit Great Coxwell as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of SN7 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Dark Lane, The Hollow Road and The Holloway Road. If you are just outside Great Coxwell, we cover Little Coxwell (1 mile east), Faringdon (1 mile north-east), Longcot (2 miles south) and Fernham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (9 miles south-east), Grove (8 miles east) and Charlton (9 miles east).
Near you in Great Coxwell
We work in homes and buildings around Eagle Tavern and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Faringdon Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Faringdon Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Great Coxwell include Badbury Hill.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Why get it checked now?
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Around Great Coxwell, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Great Coxwell
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Great Coxwell: your questions answered
Is Great Coxwell within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Coxwell is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Coxwell?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first. Book early if you think you may be affected.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It sees only the outer surfaces. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we check the loft too where we can.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Great Coxwell?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.