Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Binsey Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Binsey and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Binsey
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’ve noticed damp around roof outlets and upstands and water that travels before it shows, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Binsey 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Binsey (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Binsey property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
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The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Binsey 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Binsey
Do you cover smaller places like Binsey?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Binsey?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Binsey is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Binsey?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westgate Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
Thermal roof surveys around Binsey
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 2.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Binsey goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Anyone responsible for a site like Botley School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Binsey is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Binsey is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in OX2 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Godstow (1 mile north), Wolvercote (1 mile north), Walton Manor (1 mile east), North Oxford (1 mile east) and Jericho (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
What’s near Binsey
We work in homes and buildings around Oxford Academy, St Edward's School and Oxford University Parks and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Trout Inn (0.7 miles north) and St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.4 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 1.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (1.5 miles south-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Binsey includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Why act early in Binsey
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. For an older or listed building in a place like Binsey, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Binsey
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Binsey
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.