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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bradwell, Oxfordshire
Thermal roof surveys in Bradwell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- A formal energy assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bradwell
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Common reasons to book are damp around roof outlets and upstands and missing or slipped insulation, on flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
In a small place like Bradwell, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Bradwell (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Bradwell
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bradwell
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Questions from Bradwell
How do I find out if my home in Bradwell is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Bradwell within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I book a survey in Bradwell?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Drones, thermal imaging and Bradwell roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Burford School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Bradwell is about 2 miles west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Bradwell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bradwell. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in OX18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Woodside Drive, Glissard Way and Birch Drive, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Bradwell: Shilton (1 mile east), Kencot (3 miles south-east) and Alvescot (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Witney (7 miles east), Grove (15 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (12 miles north), Woodstock (14 miles east) and Cogges (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Bradwell
Nearby you’ll also find Swinford Museum (3 miles south) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (3.9 miles south-east).
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Bradwell?
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Bradwell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.