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Drone roof survey in Shepherd's Green, Oxfordshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Shepherd's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Common questions in Shepherd's Green
Is Shepherd's Green within the area you cover?
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.
Are there drone restrictions around Shepherd's Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I book a survey in Shepherd's Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shepherd's Green
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we’ll say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We’re frequently asked to look into eroded pointing on a chimney stack and moss and weeds taking hold up top, on large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors.
Some older homes in villages like Shepherd's Green are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shepherd's Green (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Also near Shepherd's Green
Other services in Shepherd's Green
Flying and imaging in Shepherd's Green
With Greys Court about 0.7 miles east, Shepherd's Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Shepherd's Green is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Shepherd's Green and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Shepherd's Green is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for drone roof surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG9 is covered for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Shepherds Green and Satwell Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Shepherd's Green: Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile south), Highmoor Cross (1 mile north-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile south-west), Peppard Hill (1 mile south-west) and Highmoor (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north) and Tilehurst (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Shepherd's Green
Around Shepherd's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge and The Lamb pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Shepherd's Green is Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Warburg Nature Reserve.
What we’re asked to look at in Shepherd's Green
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Anyone responsible for a site like Peppard Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
What affects the price in Shepherd's Green
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Useful tips for Shepherd's Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Shepherd's Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.