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Drone Roof Survey in Steeple Aston
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Steeple Aston and across Oxfordshire.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
About our drone roof survey in Steeple Aston
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. Typical surveys look at ponding and splits on a high flat roof and flashings that have come away, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and fragile roofs.
Somewhere as small as Steeple Aston, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey does not add damage.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Flying and imaging in Steeple Aston
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Anyone responsible for a site like Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Steeple Aston is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Steeple Aston and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX25 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side, all of which we cover. Other places close to Steeple Aston include Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Steeple Aston
In Steeple Aston, that means homes and buildings near White Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Heyford station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for Steeple Aston property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Steeple Aston?
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Wind damage high on the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Steeple Aston can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Steeple Aston questions
Do you cover smaller places like Steeple Aston?
Yes, Steeple Aston is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Steeple Aston?
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. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.