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Postcombe Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Postcombe and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Postcombe
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
In a small place like Postcombe, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Postcombe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Postcombe?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are there drone restrictions around Postcombe?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Postcombe
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Surveys for landlords and agents in Postcombe
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What happens if roof problems are left?
From the ground, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. In a place like Postcombe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Postcombe
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Historic houses such as Adwell House, about 0.8 miles west, show how far back building around Postcombe goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Postcombe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: OX9. You’ll find streets such as London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Postcombe include South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Postcombe
Around Postcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near England's Rose pub, among other places. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
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What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Postcombe, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs