Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Remenham Hill Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Remenham Hill, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
What you can safely check yourself
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 you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Drone roof survey in Remenham Hill: what you get
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it isn’t safe. If you’ve noticed lead work pulling away at abutments and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Remenham Hill are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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 records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Remenham Hill (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Make sure the loft can be reached
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
FAQs for Remenham Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Remenham Hill?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Remenham Hill?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I book a survey in Remenham Hill?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Remenham Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Remenham Hill
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Places near Remenham Hill
What else we do in Remenham Hill
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Remenham Hill, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Remenham Hill
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Remenham Hill, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Historic houses such as Greenlands, about 1.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Remenham Hill goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Rupert House School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Remenham Hill means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Remenham Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Remenham Hill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the RG9 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include White Hill and Aston Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Aston (1 mile north), Remenham (1 mile north-west), Mill End (1 mile north), Cockpole Green (1 mile south-east) and Medmenham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (15 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Remenham Hill
Around Remenham Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gillotts School, Mill Meadows and Flower Pot Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (1.1 miles south-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks