Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in North Hinksey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in North Hinksey, with photos and a clear written report.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Drone roof survey in North Hinksey: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs, and people most frequently book us about ridge pieces that have lifted and chimney tops in poor condition.
Older cottages and houses around North Hinksey may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- North Hinksey (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like North Hinksey, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Common questions in North Hinksey
Is North Hinksey within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in North Hinksey?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What a drone roof survey looks like in North Hinksey
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of North Hinksey, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near North Hinksey, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 2 miles east, show how far back building around North Hinksey goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. Take a building like North Hinksey Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
North Hinksey is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Hinksey and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Every address in OX2 is within our area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Lime Road, Elms Road and Cedar Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A34, North Hinksey is easy for us to reach. Other places close to North Hinksey include Harcourt Hill (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile east), Jericho (1 mile north-east) and St John Street area (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Landmarks near North Hinksey
We work in homes and buildings around Raleigh Park, Matthew Arnold School and George Inn. Nearby too are Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (1.2 miles east) and Angus Library and Archive (1.4 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Westgate Shopping Centre (1.3 miles east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.3 miles east). The countryside around North Hinksey includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Places near North Hinksey
What else we do in North Hinksey
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in North Hinksey
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
What affects the price in North Hinksey
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Hinksey
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You cannot see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.