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Thermal imaging roof survey in Clanfield, Oxfordshire
Independent thermal roof surveys in Clanfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
About our thermal roof survey in Clanfield
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
In a small place like Clanfield, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Clanfield (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Clanfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- 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
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Clanfield: your questions answered
Is my home in Clanfield 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 drone flying allowed in Clanfield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. RAF Brize Norton is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What we are asked to look at in Clanfield
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Stephen, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Clanfield
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Clanfield
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Clanfield
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Airspace, weather and Clanfield roofs
RAF Brize Norton is about 3 miles from Clanfield. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Clanfield has a long history of building, with Kelmscott Manor about 2.7 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a building such as Clanfield CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Clanfield is about 4 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clanfield and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX18. You will find streets such as Main Street, Wicks Close and Mill Lane. We also cover the places around Clanfield: Weald (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles north), Bampton (2 miles north-east), Carterton (4 miles north) and Aston (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (7 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles south-east), Grove (10 miles south-east), Faringdon (4 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Clanfield
We work in homes and buildings around Mason's Arms and the streets around them. A little further out are Longworth Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Radcot Castle (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
Useful tips for Clanfield property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.