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Thermal Roof Survey in East Hanney
Thermal roof surveys across East Hanney, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
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.
How a thermal roof survey works in East Hanney
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 don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We’re frequently asked to look into water getting in at parapets and stacks and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like East Hanney may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in East Hanney
Flying and imaging in East Hanney
The wider area around East Hanney has a long history of building, with Longworth House about 4.5 miles north-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you look after a building such as St James Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Take an older house close to Church of St James: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Hanney can all book thermal roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Main Street, The Green and Morlands or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around East Hanney: Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Landmarks near East Hanney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Horse pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around East Hanney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in East Hanney
Will you come out to East Hanney?
Yes, East Hanney is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover East Hanney?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Hanney as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Why get it checked now?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Older cottages and farmhouses around East Hanney can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in East Hanney, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Satisfaction rate of 98%