Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Wheatley Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Wheatley, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
About our drone roof survey in Wheatley
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we’ll say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. Typical surveys look at blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, across fragile roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
In smaller places like Wheatley, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wheatley
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. On a bungalow or cottage around Wheatley, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wheatley
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Drone roof surveys in Wheatley: local notes
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. The wider area around Wheatley has a long history of building, with Garsington Manor about 2.5 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wheatley Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For businesses in and around places such as Templars Square, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Wheatley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
We cover every part of the OX33 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, High Street and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Wheatley: Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wheatley
Around Wheatley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near 19 pub and Wheatley Park School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
FAQs for Wheatley
Is Wheatley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Wheatley is listed?
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.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Wheatley is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.