Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Shippon, Oxfordshire
We carry out drone roof surveys in Shippon and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
About our drone roof survey in Shippon
Drone roof surveys are available in Shippon and throughout London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about worn lead at chimneys and walls and chimney tops in poor condition, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Shippon may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Shippon
Will you come out to Shippon?
Yes, Shippon is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is drone flying allowed in Shippon?
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. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Shippon?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. In a small place like Shippon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Shippon, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
Places near Shippon
What else we do in Shippon
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Useful tips for Shippon property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Let us know what you want to see
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Airspace, weather and Shippon roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Anyone responsible for a site like Larkmead School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For hotels and guest houses around Shippon, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Shippon, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shippon is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for drone roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close. Other places close to Shippon include Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Shippon
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and Albert Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there is Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Shippon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- 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.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs