Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Charney Bassett Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Charney Bassett.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
How a thermal roof survey works in Charney Bassett
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. 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 do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Charney Bassett, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Charney Bassett
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Longworth House lies about 2.9 miles north, so building around Charney Bassett goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Thermal roof surveys around Charney Bassett
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Charney Bassett and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Charney Bassett and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX12 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road. Other places close to Charney Bassett include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Charney Bassett
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Charney Bassett includes Chain Hill.
Nearby places to Charney Bassett
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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, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Charney Bassett can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Charney Bassett. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Charney Bassett
Is Charney Bassett within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Charney Bassett in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Charney Bassett is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
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, and we check them with moisture readings.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.