Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Long Crendon
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Long Crendon and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Common questions in Long Crendon
Is Long Crendon within the area you cover?
Yes, Long Crendon is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is drone flying allowed in Long Crendon?
It depends on the exact address and the weather 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.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Long Crendon
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t 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. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and debris building up in hidden gutters.
Around Long Crendon, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Long Crendon (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell us the exact address when you book
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it is something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Why act early in Long Crendon
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Homes in smaller places like Long Crendon can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a survey in Long Crendon, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Other services in Long Crendon
What a drone roof survey looks like in Long Crendon
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Long Crendon School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Long Crendon is about 2 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Long Crendon can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Long Crendon is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in HP18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Street, The Square and Giffard Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Long Crendon include Chearsley (2 miles north-east), Thame (2 miles south-east), Moreton (3 miles south), Haddenham (3 miles east) and Cuddington (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles north-east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Long Crendon
We work in homes and buildings around Lord Williams's School and The Eight Bells Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Snakemoor.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up.