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Ascott-under-Wychwood Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Ascott-under-Wychwood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ascott-under-Wychwood
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are gaps in loft insulation and patches of heat loss across the roof, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Some older homes in villages like Ascott-under-Wychwood are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Ascott-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Ascott-under-Wychwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Flying and imaging in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Ascott-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Ascott-under-Wychwood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Ascott-under-Wychwood and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX7 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, The Green and Church Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Ascott-under-Wychwood, we cover Ascott Earl (1 mile west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west) 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).
Landmarks near Ascott-under-Wychwood
There is a railway station in Ascott-under-Wychwood itself: Ascott-Under-Wychwood station. Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Ascott-under-Wychwood book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
With Minster Lovell Hall about 4.8 miles south, the area around Ascott-under-Wychwood has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
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Common questions in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Is my home in Ascott-under-Wychwood listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Ascott-under-Wychwood in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Ascott-under-Wychwood is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.