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Thermal imaging roof survey in Brookhampton, Oxfordshire
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Brookhampton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
How a thermal roof survey works in Brookhampton
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’re worried about damp that repairs haven’t cured and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Brookhampton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Brookhampton (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Brookhampton, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Flying and imaging in Brookhampton
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map 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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Garsington Manor, about 2.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brookhampton. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Brookhampton is about 7 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Brookhampton, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Brookhampton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We cover every part of OX44 for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Warren Hill, Newington Road and Newells Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Stadhampton (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south-east), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile south), Great Holcombe (1 mile south) and Berinsfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Brookhampton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House and the streets around them. Brookhampton’s nearest station is Radley station, about 4.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
FAQs for Brookhampton
Do you cover Brookhampton?
Yes, Brookhampton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brookhampton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Nearby places to Brookhampton
Other services in Brookhampton
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Brookhampton. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
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.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Brookhampton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Brookhampton?
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. 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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Anyone responsible for a site like Stadhampton Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brookhampton
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs