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Drone roof survey in Merton, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Merton? We carry out drone roof surveys in Merton and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Flashings that have come away
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Drone roof survey in Merton: what you get
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, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. 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. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most frequently book us about outlets choked with leaves and silt and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
Some older homes in villages like Merton are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch 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 does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Merton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Merton
Is my home in Merton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Merton?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you work in Merton?
Yes. We cover Merton and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report follows by email.
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Outbuildings and barns around Merton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
Practical tips
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Make sure the loft can be reached
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Drone roof surveys in Merton: local notes
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Swithin, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Historic houses like Boarstall Tower, about 3.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Merton goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Merton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Merton. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in OX25 is covered for drone roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Around Merton
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Plough pub. Merton’s nearest station is Bicester Village station, roughly 2.7 miles north. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Merton include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
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Common roof problems in Merton
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
If you run a business near Bicester Avenue, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
Prices for drone roof surveys in Merton
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Cottages and farmhouses around Merton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.