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Stratton Audley Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Stratton Audley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Stratton Audley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stratton Audley
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about ridge and hip pieces working loose and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Stratton Audley, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Stratton Audley (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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What else we do in Stratton Audley
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Drone roof surveys in Stratton Audley: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For businesses in and around places such as Bicester Village, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St Edburga, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. If you look after a building such as Cooper School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Stratton Audley is about 3 miles north-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Stratton Audley and the surrounding area. Stratton Audley is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for drone roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX27 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Cherry Street, Stoke Lyne Road and Cavendish Place. Other places close to Stratton Audley include Caversfield (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles north), Hethe (2 miles north-west), Bure Park (2 miles south-west) and Bicester (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (12 miles south) and St John Street area (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Stratton Audley
Stratton Audley’s nearest station is Bicester North station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Ardley Castle (4.3 miles west) and Bicester Village (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
Common questions in Stratton Audley
Is Stratton Audley within the area you cover?
Yes. Stratton Audley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Stratton Audley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Stratton Audley
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stratton Audley
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. In a small place like Stratton Audley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.