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Thermal Roof Survey in Eynsham
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Eynsham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
About our thermal roof survey in Eynsham
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed damp around roof outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it.
In smaller places like Eynsham, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Eynsham (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like Eynsham is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Around Eynsham, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eynsham
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Eynsham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Eynsham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Eynsham as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Eynsham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What we’re asked to look at in Eynsham
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bartholomew School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Towns and villages near Eynsham
What else we do in Eynsham
Flying and imaging in Eynsham
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Blenheim Palace about 4.1 miles north, the area around Eynsham has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Leonard, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Eynsham is about 5 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Eynsham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Eynsham is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX29 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Back Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Swinford (1 mile south-east), Cassington (2 miles north-east), Farmoor (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles south-west) and Filchampstead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles west) and Carterton (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Eynsham
Around Eynsham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Jolly Sportsman Public House And Attached Outbuildings and Eynsham Community Primary School. Eynsham’s nearest station is Hanborough station, about 2.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (5.1 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Eynsham includes Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.