Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Letcombe Bassett
We carry out drone roof surveys in Letcombe Bassett and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Drone roof survey in Letcombe Bassett: what you get
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’ve noticed flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and loose ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Letcombe Bassett, 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. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Letcombe Bassett book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Letcombe Bassett
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
Questions from Letcombe Bassett
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Letcombe Bassett?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Letcombe Bassett is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Letcombe Bassett in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Letcombe Bassett included.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Flying and imaging in Letcombe Bassett
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Whatever the street in Letcombe Bassett, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover Letcombe Bassett and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX12 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Letcombe Bassett
Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Letcombe Bassett?
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Letcombe Bassett, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.