Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Fewcott Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Fewcott from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Fewcott
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For any home in Fewcott, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Fewcott is about 4 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Fewcott is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Fewcott is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in OX27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Water Lane, Somerton Road and Ardley Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Fewcott, we cover Ardley (1 mile south-east), Fritwell (1 mile north-west), Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west), Souldern (3 miles north-west) and Middleton Stoney (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Fewcott
In Fewcott, that means homes and buildings near White Lion pub and the streets around them. Fewcott’s nearest station is Bicester North station, roughly 4 miles south-east. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (within half a mile south).
Thermal roof survey in Fewcott: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. 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 can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions alike.
Some older homes in villages like Fewcott are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Fewcott (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Fewcott
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Roof by roof
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.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Fewcott
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
Useful tips for Fewcott property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Fewcott: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fewcott?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Fewcott in the area you cover?
Yes, Fewcott is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Towns and villages near Fewcott
What else we do in Fewcott
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Fewcott, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. For older village homes like those around Fewcott, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Fewcott
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.