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Thermal Roof Survey in Fencott
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Fencott, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fencott
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and leaks that are hard to trace.
Somewhere as small as Fencott, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Fencott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Fencott roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. The wider area around Fencott has a long history of building, with Boarstall Tower about 3.2 miles south-east. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bicester Avenue, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Take a building like Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Fencott and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX5 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Fencott include Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Fencott
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown pub, among other places. Fencott’s nearest station is Islip station, about 3.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Fencott questions
Is Fencott within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fencott?
Yes, Fencott is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
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Why get it checked now?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. For older village homes like those around Fencott, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Fencott, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What affects the price in Fencott
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Fencott can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fencott
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fencott and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Fencott
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes