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Thermal imaging roof survey in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Faringdon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
How a thermal roof survey works in Faringdon
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you are worried about thin or uneven insulation in the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Faringdon, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check the loft can be reached safely
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Faringdon
Do you cover smaller places like Faringdon?
Yes, Faringdon is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Faringdon is listed?
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 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.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
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Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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. Do not go up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Faringdon
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Thermal roof surveys in Faringdon: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. The wider area around Faringdon has a long history of building, with Buscot Park about 3 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Faringdon Community College will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For hotels and guest houses around Faringdon, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Faringdon, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SN7. Streets in the area include Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close. With the A417 and A4095 close by, Faringdon is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Faringdon
In Faringdon, that means homes and buildings near Faringdon Infant School and The Swan pub. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Day Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Faringdon include Badbury Hill.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a smaller place like Faringdon, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.