Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in New Yatt, Oxfordshire
Drone roof surveys in New Yatt and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
About our drone roof survey in New Yatt
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. Common reasons to book are cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and worn lead at chimneys and walls, across flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like New Yatt may be 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- New Yatt (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and New Yatt roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as North Leigh Church of England (Controlled) School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall, about 3.4 miles west, show how far back building around New Yatt goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
New Yatt is about 2 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in New Yatt, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across OX29 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on New Yatt Road and New Yatt Lane and the roads around them. We also cover North Leigh (1 mile east), Poffley End (1 mile west), Delly End (1 mile west), Hailey (2 miles west) and East End (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south) and Grove (14 miles south).
Near you in New Yatt
We work in homes and buildings around The King's School, Wood Green School and The Saddlers Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Finstock station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near New Yatt include Blenheim Farm.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. In a small place like New Yatt, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in New Yatt
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Prices for drone roof surveys in New Yatt
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, 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. Take photos of any changes.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like New Yatt, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from New Yatt
How do I find out if my home in New Yatt is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to New Yatt?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We take care around neighbouring homes. The camera is pointed at your roof, not next door. It is worth telling neighbours about the flight.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check the airspace for your address and seek permission where it’s needed. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. If you need thermal imaging, it is part of the Premium Survey.
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What else we do in New Yatt
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs