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Thermal imaging roof survey in Aston, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Aston, with photographs and a written report.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
How a thermal roof survey works in Aston
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Common reasons to book are wet areas near outlets and upstands and gaps in loft insulation, across flat roofs, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Aston, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Aston (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Aston needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
For a price for your roof in Aston, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Aston questions
How do I find out if my home in Aston is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Aston in the area you cover?
Yes, Aston is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Aston as anywhere else.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Flying and imaging in Aston
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Longworth House lies about 3.4 miles south-east, so building around Aston goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. The streets around a church like Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Aston is about 4 miles south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Aston are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across OX18 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Cote Road, Saxel Close and Woodbridge Close. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Bampton (2 miles west), Weald (2 miles west), Curbridge (3 miles north), Black Bourton (4 miles west) and Clanfield (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (4 miles north), Carterton (5 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Around Aston
Nearby you will also find Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Bampton Castle (2.1 miles west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aston
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.