Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Garsington Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Garsington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Garsington
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. 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. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Garsington are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Garsington (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Garsington questions
Is my home in Garsington listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Garsington?
Yes. Garsington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Garsington, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Garsington?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Garsington Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Other services in Garsington
Why it’s worth a survey now in Garsington
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Outbuildings and barns around Garsington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Garsington
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Thermal roof surveys in Garsington: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Garsington Manor, about 0.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Garsington goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you run a business near Templars Square, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Garsington is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Garsington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX44. That includes homes and businesses on Oxford Road, Combewell and Hazel End. Close by, we survey roofs in Blenheim (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north), Cuddesdon (2 miles east) and Littleworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Garsington
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub, The Oxford Academy and Library Farmhouse, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, about 3.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (1.9 miles north-west) and British Tattoo History Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Garsington
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.