Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Cassington Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Cassington, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Cassington: what you get
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Cassington, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Cassington (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Cassington, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What affects the price in Cassington
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Airspace, weather and Cassington roofs
With Blenheim Palace about 3.4 miles north, Cassington 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. If you look after a building like St Peter's Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Cassington is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Cassington. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Cassington and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Lane, The Green and Pound Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Cassington, we cover Swinford (1 mile south-west), Eynsham (2 miles south-west), Wytham (2 miles south-east), Farmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (13 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Cassington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bartholomew School and Chequers Inn. The closest station to Cassington is Hanborough station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.5 miles south-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (4.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
FAQs for Cassington
Do you cover smaller places like Cassington?
Yes, Cassington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Cassington in the area you cover?
Yes, Cassington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cassington
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.