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Frieth Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Frieth, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof survey in Frieth
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We’re often asked to look into water that travels before it shows and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, across flat roofs, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Frieth may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Frieth (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
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Thermal roof surveys in Frieth: local notes
Frieth is about 2 miles from Wycombe Air Park. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. With West Wycombe Park House about 3.2 miles north-east, Frieth sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Frieth Church of England Combined School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frieth. Frieth is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Thermal roof surveys in RG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Frieth Hill, Ellery Rise and Hayles Field, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Frieth, we cover Little Frieth (1 mile north-west), Lane End (1 mile north-east), Bolter End (1 mile north), Fingest (1 mile north-west) and Cadmore End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Frieth
In Frieth, that means homes and buildings near Yew Tree pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Frieth is Marlow station, roughly 4.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.7 miles east). The countryside around Frieth includes Yoesden.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Frieth frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Frieth
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why act early in Frieth
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Older and listed buildings around Frieth may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Frieth, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Frieth: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Frieth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frieth?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.