Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Bledington
Thermal roof surveys around Bledington, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bledington
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. 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. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. Common reasons to book are leaks that are hard to trace and patches of heat loss across the roof, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Bledington, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Bledington (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Around Bledington, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Bledington
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Packages from £150, including VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Flying and imaging in Bledington
The wider area around Bledington has a long history of building, with Chastleton House about 4 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bledington Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Bledington is about 10 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Bledington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bledington and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX7. Streets in the area include Main Street, Station Road and Old Forge Close. Other places close to Bledington include Kingham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (11 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Bledington
For rail, the closest station is Kingham station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moore Cottage Hospital (4.9 miles west) and Park House Toy Collectors Museum (3.7 miles north-west).
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Common questions in Bledington
Is my home in Bledington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Bledington within the area you cover?
Yes. Bledington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Bledington needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Bledington, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Useful tips for Bledington property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.