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Drone roof survey in Shutford, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Shutford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Shutford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
About our drone roof survey in Shutford
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you are worried about coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In a small place like Shutford, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Shutford (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shutford
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Why act early in Shutford
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shutford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Shutford
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Shutford
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Airspace, weather and Shutford roofs
The wider area around Shutford has a long history of building, with Broughton Castle about 2.4 miles south-east. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Martin, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Shutford is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Shutford, we can come and survey your property. Shutford is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in OX15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Malthouse Lane, Ivy Lane and Cook's Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Shutford, we cover Balscote (1 mile north), Alkerton (2 miles north), Swalcliffe (2 miles south), Tadmarton (2 miles south) and Shenington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Woodstock (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Shutford
We work in homes and buildings around George And Dragon Public House. The closest station to Shutford is Banbury station, roughly 4.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (4.3 miles east) and Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shutford
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
Shutford questions
Are there drone restrictions around Shutford?
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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shutford?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.