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Thermal imaging roof survey in Frilford Heath, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Frilford Heath. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water that travels before it shows
FAQs for Frilford Heath
Do you cover Frilford Heath?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Frilford Heath as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Frilford Heath listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
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 will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
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.
Thermal roof survey in Frilford Heath: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or slipped insulation and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Frilford Heath 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Frilford Heath (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Thermal roof surveys in Frilford Heath: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Appleton Manor about 2 miles north, the area around Frilford Heath has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Take a building like Abingdon Preparatory School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Frilford Heath is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Frilford Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Frilford Heath. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Frilford Heath include Tubney (1 mile north-west), Frilford (1 mile south), Marcham (1 mile south-east), Cothill (1 mile north-east) and Fyfield (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Frilford Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Larkmead School and The Dog House Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, about 5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (2.5 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Cumnor Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
What we’re asked to look at in Frilford Heath
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Frilford Heath, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.