Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Middle Assendon
Drone roof surveys in Middle Assendon and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Drone roof survey in Middle Assendon: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and worn lead at chimneys and walls.
Some older homes in villages like Middle Assendon are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Middle Assendon
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
With Greys Court about 1.8 miles south-west, the area around Middle Assendon has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Middle Assendon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Middle Assendon and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG9 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Around Middle Assendon
In Middle Assendon, that means homes and buildings near Fawley Court and Temple Island and Rainbow Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Warburg Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Middle Assendon
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Wind damage high on the roof
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
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How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Middle Assendon, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
Common questions in Middle Assendon
Is drone flying allowed in Middle Assendon?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Middle Assendon?
Yes, Middle Assendon is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.