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Thermal Roof Survey in Coscote
A careful look at the roof at your property in Coscote, with photographs and a written report.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Thermal roof survey in Coscote: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are heat escaping through the roof and leaks that are hard to trace.
In a small place like Coscote, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Coscote (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Coscote
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Coscote has a long history of building, with Brightwell Manor about 4.1 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hagbourne Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Coscote is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We visit Coscote as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Coscote and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), East Hagbourne (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south), Harwell (2 miles west) and Blewbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles east).
Around Coscote
Typical jobs here are in homes near UTC Oxfordshire, Fleur De Lys Public House and St Birinus School. The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, when the conditions allow.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Common questions in Coscote
Do you cover Coscote?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Coscote listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm the timing as you book.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Coscote
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Coscote
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Coscote, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.