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Thermal Roof Survey in Epwell
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Epwell.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Epwell
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof alike.
In a small place like Epwell, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Epwell (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Epwell, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys around Epwell
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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 photos from the air and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Anne: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Epwell is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Epwell for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Epwell is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of OX15 for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Birds Lane, Back Lane and Thatchers Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Sibford Gower (2 miles south), Shenington (2 miles north-east), Burdrop (2 miles south), Alkerton (2 miles north-east) and Shutford (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Around Epwell
Around Epwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chandler's Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block. Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles east) and Ellen Badger Hospital (5.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Epwell
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
Historic houses such as Upton House, about 3.3 miles north, show how far back building around Epwell goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- An energy rating for the building
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Epwell
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Places near Epwell
What else we do in Epwell
Why act early in Epwell
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older and listed buildings around Epwell may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
FAQs for Epwell
Is Epwell in the area you cover?
Yes, Epwell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Epwell as anywhere else.
Is my home in Epwell listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.