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Drone roof survey in Uffington, Oxfordshire
Drone roof surveys in Uffington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Drone roof survey in Uffington: what you get
Drone roof surveys are available in Uffington and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack.
Villages like Uffington frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Uffington (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Uffington
Also in Uffington
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Uffington needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Uffington questions
Is my home in Uffington listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Uffington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, included in our Premium Survey.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If it’s unsuitable, we will agree another date.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We hold both a CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
It depends where in central London. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. Every address is checked first.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Airspace, weather and Uffington roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Uffington Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Historic houses like Ashdown House, about 4.8 miles south, show how far back building around Uffington goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Uffington is about 6 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We visit Uffington as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Uffington. There is also a page for Oxford.
Drone roof surveys in SN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and White Horse or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Baulking (1 mile north-east), Fernham (2 miles north-west), Shellingford (3 miles north), Little Coxwell (3 miles north-west) and Stanford in the Vale (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north), Wantage (6 miles east) and Grove (6 miles east).
Near you in Uffington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Baker's Arms, among other places. Nearby you will also find Uffington Museum (within half a mile west) and Faringdon Castle (4 miles north). Not far away are Seven Barrows and Dragon Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Uffington
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Uffington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Uffington
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
What affects the price in Uffington
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.