Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Letcombe Regis Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Letcombe Regis and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Drone roof survey in Letcombe Regis: what you get
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We’re often asked to look into vegetation in valleys and gutters and lead work pulling away at abutments, across fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Letcombe Regis are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Letcombe Regis (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Letcombe Regis: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Letcombe Regis?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Letcombe Regis?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Letcombe Regis
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Letcombe Regis, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Letcombe Regis?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Prices for drone roof surveys in Letcombe Regis
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like Letcombe Regis, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Letcombe Regis, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
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Also in Letcombe Regis
Airspace, weather and Letcombe Regis roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Nicholas CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Letcombe Regis is about 2 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Letcombe Regis is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford.
All of OX12 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Main Street, Greyhound Mews and Old Manor Court and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in East Challow (1 mile north), Letcombe Bassett (1 mile south-west), Childrey (1 mile north-west), West Challow (1 mile north-west) and Wantage (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Letcombe Regis
Around Letcombe Regis, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Mary's School, The Greyhound Public House and Betjeman Millennium Park. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.