Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Boars Hill
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Boars Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Boars Hill
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We are frequently asked to look into thin or uneven insulation in the roof and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, across insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Boars Hill are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Location
- Boars Hill (OX1)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Drones, thermal imaging and Boars Hill roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Appleton Manor about 2.9 miles west, Boars Hill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Westgate Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Boars Hill is about 3 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Boars Hill as part of our work across London and South East England. Boars Hill is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Here we cover the OX1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Berkeley Road, Jarn Way and Bedwells Heath or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Bayworth (1 mile south-east), Chilswell (1 mile north), Sunningwell (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-east) and Harcourt Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Near you in Boars Hill
Around Boars Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Raleigh Park, The Fox pub and Matthew Arnold School. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Story Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Boars Hill includes Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
Common questions in Boars Hill
Do you cover Boars Hill?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Boars Hill is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is Boars Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Boars Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Boars Hill
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Boars Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Boars Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
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What affects the price in Boars Hill
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.