Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Binfield Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Thermal roof survey in Binfield Heath: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
In a village or hamlet like Binfield Heath, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Binfield Heath (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Binfield Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Binfield Heath
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. The wider area around Binfield Heath has a long history of building, with Greys Court about 3.3 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Shiplake Church of England School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you run a business near The Oracle, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Binfield Heath is about 2 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Binfield Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Kings Common Close, Heathfield Avenue and Kiln Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Binfield Heath: Shiplake Cross (1 mile east), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north), Harpsden (2 miles north-east), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (5 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west), Little Heath (6 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Binfield Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Gillotts School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shiplake station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Binfield Heath includes South Lake and Alder Moors.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. In a place like Binfield Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Binfield Heath
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Binfield Heath questions
Is Binfield Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Binfield Heath is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Binfield Heath?
Yes, Binfield Heath is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What happens after the survey?
You will 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.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.