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Thermal imaging roof survey in Burford, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Burford.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Burford frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
How a thermal roof survey works in Burford
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at ceilings that feel colder in places and moisture around outlets and upstands, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions.
Around Burford, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Burford (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Burford
The wider area around Burford has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 4.4 miles east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Burford, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Burford is about 3 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Burford can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Oxford.
We work across the OX18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Lower High Street and Swan Lane, all of which we cover. With the A40 and A361 close by, Burford is easy for us to reach. We also cover Fulbrook (1 mile north-east), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (4 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (3 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles north) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Around Burford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Burford School and The Royal Oak Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shipton station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Burford: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Burford is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Burford?
Yes, Burford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Burford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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 this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Places near Burford
Other services in Burford
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Burford. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Burford
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In a smaller place like Burford, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Burford
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Missing or slipped insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like Burford Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring