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Drone roof survey in Moulsford, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Moulsford, with photos and a clear written report.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Common questions in Moulsford
Is Moulsford within the area you cover?
Yes. Moulsford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Moulsford is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Our drone survey is about close-up photographs. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey.
How a drone roof survey works in Moulsford
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you are worried about worn lead at chimneys and walls and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Moulsford are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Moulsford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A structural engineer’s report
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
How we price drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What we do, step by step
You do not 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. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Moulsford frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- 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 we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Useful tips for Moulsford property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Flying and imaging in Moulsford
Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 3.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Moulsford goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Cranford House School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Moulsford is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Moulsford and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Moulsford and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in OX10 is covered for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on The Street, Glebe Close and Willow Court Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Moulsford include South Stoke (1 mile east), Cholsey (1 mile north), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles south) and Goring (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Near you in Moulsford
Around Moulsford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near South Stoke Primary School and The Perch and Pike pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, roughly 1.3 miles north. A little further out are Wallingford Castle (3.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Moulsford
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.