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Thermal imaging roof survey in Filchampstead, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Filchampstead.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Filchampstead
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. 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. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Some older homes in villages like Filchampstead are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Filchampstead (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Filchampstead can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Thermal roof surveys around Filchampstead
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Appleton Manor lies about 2.8 miles south, so building around Filchampstead goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westgate Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Filchampstead is about 5 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We visit Filchampstead as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Filchampstead and the places around it.
Surveys in OX2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Cumnor Road and Lower Whitley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Filchampstead, we cover Farmoor (1 mile north), Cumnor (1 mile south-east), Chawley (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (1 mile east) and Swinford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (11 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (7 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
What’s near Filchampstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Matthew Arnold School, among other places. Filchampstead’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (3.4 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Filchampstead includes Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Filchampstead
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Filchampstead. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords and agents in Filchampstead book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Filchampstead: your questions answered
Is my home in Filchampstead listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Filchampstead?
Yes, Filchampstead is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
How do I book a survey in Filchampstead?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.