Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Fritwell Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Fritwell, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fritwell
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. 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 damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Some older homes in villages like Fritwell are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Fritwell (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fritwell
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Fritwell, 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.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Fritwell, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Flying and imaging in Fritwell
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Olave, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Fritwell is about 5 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Fritwell for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Fritwell. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as East Street, Fewcott Road and Hodgson Close. We also cover the places around Fritwell: Fewcott (1 mile south-east), Souldern (1 mile north), Ardley (1 mile south-east), Somerton (2 miles west) and Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north-west), Bicester (5 miles south-east), Kidlington (10 miles south), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (5 miles south-east).
Around Fritwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to George and Dragon pub, among other places. The closest station to Fritwell is Heyford station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ardley Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Common questions in Fritwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fritwell?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Fritwell?
Yes, Fritwell is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
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.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
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What we are asked to look at in Fritwell
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
Take a building like Fritwell Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Useful tips for Fritwell property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- File the images with your roof records
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.