Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in New Hinksey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in New Hinksey. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Common roof problems in New Hinksey
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around New Hinksey means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Hinksey
Drone roof surveys are available in New Hinksey and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly seven days a week. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around New Hinksey, 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. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Hinksey
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords, agents and building managers in New Hinksey and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New Hinksey: your questions answered
Is my home in New Hinksey listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are there drone restrictions around New Hinksey?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
How do I book a survey in New Hinksey?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
When does the report arrive?
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, ready to forward.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What a drone roof survey looks like in New Hinksey
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Within a mile and a half or so of New Hinksey there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Holywell Manor, about 1.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Hinksey. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like New Hinksey Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in New Hinksey can all book drone roof surveys. New Hinksey is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for drone roof surveys.
Here we cover the OX1 and OX4 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside New Hinksey, we cover South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in New Hinksey
Typical jobs here are in homes near South Park, Oxford Media & Business School and The Duke of Monmouth pub, among other places. You’ll also find Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east) and Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north). The closest station to New Hinksey is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles north-west. A little further out are The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around New Hinksey often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.