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Thermal imaging roof survey in Donnington, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Donnington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Donnington
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Places like Donnington can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Donnington (OX4, OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Donnington
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
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.
Common roof problems in Donnington
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Historic houses like Holywell Manor, about 1.4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Donnington goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a survey in Donnington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Nearby places to Donnington
Other services in Donnington
Surveys for landlords and agents in Donnington
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Thermal roof surveys in Donnington: local notes
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Donnington, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Donnington means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Alban the Martyr, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Donnington is about 1 mile south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Donnington as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Here we cover the OX4 and OX1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Meadow Lane, Arnold Road and Iffley Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A4158, Donnington is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Donnington: Iffley (1 mile south-east), New Hinksey (1 mile west), Cowley (1 mile south-east), Oxford (1 mile north) and Redbridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Donnington
In Donnington, that means homes and buildings near Greyfriars Catholic School, Magdalen Arms and South Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1.1 miles north-west) and Emmanuel Christian School (1.3 miles south). Donnington’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Warneford Hospital (1 mile north-east) and British Tattoo History Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
Donnington: your questions answered
Is Donnington in the area you cover?
Yes, Donnington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Donnington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.