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Drone roof survey in North Newington, Oxfordshire
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Newington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like North Newington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You give us the address and tell us 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 looked at.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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About our drone roof survey in North Newington
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are chimney tops in poor condition and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like North Newington may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
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, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- North Newington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in North Newington
Drones, thermal imaging and North Newington roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. 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 ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. With Broughton Castle about 1 mile south, the area around North Newington has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
North Newington is about 2 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. North Newington is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Oxfordshire, we cover North Newington and the places around it. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Main Street, Park Lane and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Broughton (1 mile south), Neithrop (1 mile east), Ruscote (1 mile east), Wroxton (1 mile north) and Drayton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south).
What’s near North Newington
In North Newington, that means homes and buildings near North Oxfordshire Academy, Drayton School and The Roebuck Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, roughly 2.6 miles east. A little further out are Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.4 miles east) and Broughton Castle (1 mile south). Open spaces near North Newington include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
FAQs for North Newington
Will you come out to North Newington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in North Newington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in North Newington?
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.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Newington
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect. Around North Newington, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common roof problems in North Newington
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
For businesses in and around places such as Castle Quay Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let us know what you want to see
- Let us know the exact address when you book
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.