Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Ardington Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Ardington, with photos and a written report.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Useful tips for Ardington property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Check the loft can be reached safely
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
About our thermal roof survey in Ardington
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about leaks far from where the stain appears and heat escaping through the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ardington, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Questions from Ardington
Will you come out to Ardington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ardington?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Ardington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Ardington
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Flying and imaging in Ardington
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wantage Primary Academy will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Ardington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the OX12 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and Well Street, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Ardington, we cover East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Ardington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Boar's Head pub and King Alfred's, among other places. A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Towns and villages near Ardington
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What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.