Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Bow, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Bow, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof survey in Bow
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are stains that keep coming back and gaps in loft insulation.
In a village or hamlet like Bow, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Bow (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Bow can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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 the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bow
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
More services for Bow
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- File the images with your roof records
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Drones, thermal imaging and Bow roofs
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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. With Longworth House about 4.3 miles north-east, Bow sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to Church of St Denys: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Bow is about 4 miles east of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Bow, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bow and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the SN7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Chapel Road, High Street and Sheards Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Bow, we cover Stanford in the Vale (1 mile west), Hatford (1 mile north-west), Shellingford (2 miles west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Bow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Former Red Lion Public House and Holy Trinity Church and the streets around them. A little further out are Faringdon Museum (3.8 miles west) and Faringdon Castle (3.4 miles north-west).
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 often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
FAQs for Bow
Do you cover Bow?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Bow within the area you cover?
Yes, Bow is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof