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Drone Roof Survey in Little Tew
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Little Tew from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Do you need a drone roof survey in Little Tew?
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Take a building like Great Tew County Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Drone roof survey in Little Tew
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into slipped or missing slates on a high roof and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, on flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Little Tew are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Little Tew (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Little Tew: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Little Tew?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Little Tew?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows by email.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Move stored items away from the hatch
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Little Tew, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Little Tew, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. In a place like Little Tew, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Drone roof surveys in Little Tew: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, 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.
Little Tew is about 9 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We visit Little Tew as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Little Tew. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX7 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Water Lane and Enstone Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Great Tew (1 mile north-east), Swerford (2 miles north), Church Enstone (2 miles south), Enstone (3 miles south) and Wigginton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Banbury (9 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Little Tew
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Falkland Arms Public House. Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (0.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Tew include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.