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Drone roof survey in Upper Brailes, Oxfordshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Upper Brailes, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Drone roof survey in Upper Brailes
We carry out drone roof surveys in Upper Brailes and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. 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 use the contact form. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates on a high roof and hidden gutters full of leaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Somewhere as small as Upper Brailes, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Questions from Upper Brailes
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Brailes?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Brailes?
Yes, Upper Brailes is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Time for the pre-flight checks is included.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Our drone survey is about close-up photos. If you need thermal imaging, it is part of the Premium Survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Brailes often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
If you’re 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. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Brailes
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
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What affects the price in Upper Brailes
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for drone roof surveys in Upper Brailes, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates frequently point to corroded nails. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Drones, thermal imaging and Upper Brailes 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brailes CofE Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St George, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Upper Brailes, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across the OX15 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
What’s near Upper Brailes
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gate Inn, among other places. A little further out are Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs