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Thermal imaging roof survey in Ascott Earl, Oxfordshire
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ascott Earl. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Ascott Earl: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and water that travels before it shows, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof alike.
Villages like Ascott Earl often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Ascott Earl, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Airspace, weather and Ascott Earl roofs
Minster Lovell Hall, about 4.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ascott Earl. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often 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.
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We visit Ascott Earl as part of our work across Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of OX7 for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Around Ascott Earl
Ascott Earl has its own railway station: Ascott-Under-Wychwood station. Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Ascott Earl?
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Common questions in Ascott Earl
Is Ascott Earl in the area you cover?
Yes, Ascott Earl is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ascott Earl?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. For an older or listed building in a place like Ascott Earl, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- A report with photographs
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.