Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Chilswell Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Chilswell.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
About our thermal roof survey in Chilswell
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are patches of heat loss across the roof and gaps in loft insulation.
In a village or hamlet like Chilswell, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Chilswell (OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chilswell questions
Is my home in Chilswell listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Chilswell in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Chilswell 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.
How fast do 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, ready to forward.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
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 is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What affects the price in Chilswell
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Chilswell needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Chilswell, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Airspace, weather and Chilswell roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. The wider area around Chilswell has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2.6 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take a building like Matthew Arnold School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For businesses in and around places like Westgate Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Chilswell is about 3 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilswell and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Here we cover the OX1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Boars Hill (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile east), Harcourt Hill (1 mile north), South Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (3 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Around Chilswell
We work in homes and buildings around Raleigh Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 2 miles north. A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (2 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Chilswell includes Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.