Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Marston Drone Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in New Marston.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
About our drone roof survey in New Marston
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. High wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and slipped or missing slates on a high roof.
Older cottages and houses around New Marston may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and New Marston roofs
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. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For hotels and guest houses around New Marston, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Holywell Manor, about 0.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Marston. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Saint Michael and All Angels, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in New Marston for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Oxfordshire, we cover New Marston and the places around it.
Here we cover the OX3, OX1 and OX4 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to New Marston include Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
Near you in New Marston
In New Marston, that means homes and buildings near English Faculty Library, Cheney School and Headington Hill Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east). New Marston’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in New Marston
Can you fly a drone over a roof in New Marston?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like New Marston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Prices for drone roof surveys in New Marston
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. Arranging work in a smaller place like New Marston is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in New Marston
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a smaller place like New Marston, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in New Marston
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks