Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Foscot
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Foscot and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Foscot questions
Will you come out to Foscot?
Yes, Foscot is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Foscot in the area you cover?
Yes, Foscot is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Foscot as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Thermal roof survey in Foscot
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and ceilings that feel colder in places, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like Foscot may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Foscot (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Foscot
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Chastleton House, about 4.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Foscot. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Bledington Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Foscot is about 9 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Foscot are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We cover every part of OX7 for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road and Old Burford Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Idbury (2 miles south-west), Fifield (2 miles south), Milton-under-Wychwood (3 miles south), Fulbrook (6 miles south) and Little Barrington (6 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (10 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Foscot
For rail, the closest station is Kingham station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moore Cottage Hospital (5 miles west).
Nearby places to Foscot
Other services in Foscot
What affects the price in Foscot
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Foscot, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
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. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What we cannot see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Foscot can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Foscot
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.