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Drone roof survey in Shenington, Oxfordshire
Drone roof surveys in Shenington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Drone roof survey in Shenington: what you get
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Typical surveys look at outlets choked with leaves and silt and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks.
Villages like Shenington often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Shenington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Shenington can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Shenington
Is my home in Shenington listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Shenington?
Yes, Shenington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Strong wind or a downpour stops a flight. The weather on the day decides whether the drone goes up. If it’s unsuitable, we will agree another date or inspect by other means.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What else we do in Shenington
Useful tips for Shenington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Drone roof surveys around Shenington
Historic houses like Upton House, about 1.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Shenington goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shenington Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Shenington and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Shenington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX15 is within our area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Shenington
Around Shenington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn, among other places. Nearby you will also find Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). The countryside around Shenington includes Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
When to book a survey in Shenington
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Common reasons to book include:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
The streets around a church such as Church of Holy Trinity are often 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.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
How we price drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Shenington book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.