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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Bletchingdon and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bletchingdon
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
About our thermal roof survey in Bletchingdon
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Bletchingdon may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Bletchingdon (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Bletchingdon?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. 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.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Giles, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Bletchingdon questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bletchingdon?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Bletchingdon?
Yes, Bletchingdon is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What happens next?
The report comes 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.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Around Bletchingdon, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Towns and villages near Bletchingdon
Also in Bletchingdon
Thermal roof surveys in Bletchingdon: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. With Blenheim Palace about 3.9 miles west, Bletchingdon sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you look after a building such as Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Bletchingdon is about 6 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Bletchingdon and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bletchingdon and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX5. You will find streets such as Station Road, St Giles and Annesley Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Enslow (1 mile west), Kirtlington (1 mile north), Hampton Poyle (1 mile south), Weston-on-the-Green (2 miles east) and Kidlington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Around Bletchingdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacks Head Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (5.7 miles north-east) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Bletchingdon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bletchingdon
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.