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Thermal imaging roof survey in Fifield, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Fifield, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Fifield
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, across loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Fifield, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. 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: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Fifield (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
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.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Fifield
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Fifield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Fifield, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Fifield questions
How do I find out if my home in Fifield is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fifield?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Fifield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Thermal roof surveys around Fifield
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
In and around Fifield, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Fifield is about 7 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Fifield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Fifield is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Street and The Green or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Idbury (1 mile north), Milton-under-Wychwood (2 miles east), Foscot (2 miles north), Fulbrook (4 miles south) and Little Barrington (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Chipping Norton (7 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east) and Cogges (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Fifield
In Fifield, that means homes and buildings near Merrymouth Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Fifield is Shipton station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Moore Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles west).
Other services in Fifield
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.