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Thermal imaging roof survey in Charlton, Oxfordshire
Thermal roof surveys across Charlton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charlton
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We’re often asked to look into ceilings that feel colder in places and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Around Charlton, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Charlton (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What else we do in Charlton
Thermal roof surveys around Charlton
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Charlton Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Charlton and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX12 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road. Charlton is on the A417, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Charlton include Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Charlton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lord Nelson pub, King Alfred's and St Mary's School and the streets around them. A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Charlton includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Charlton
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like Charlton doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A formal energy assessment
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
FAQs for Charlton
Is my home in Charlton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Charlton in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Charlton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.