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Thermal imaging roof survey in Glympton, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Glympton? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Glympton and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Glympton: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around chimneys and parapets and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Glympton, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
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.
- Where
- Glympton (OX20)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Glympton
Is Glympton in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Glympton is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Glympton is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
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Also in Glympton
Useful tips for Glympton property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Glympton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Glympton and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Glympton, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Glympton
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Glympton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Glympton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. The wider area around Glympton has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 3.5 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Glympton is about 9 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Glympton is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Glympton. There is also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on New Road and The Row and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Glympton, we cover Wootton (1 mile south-east), Woodstock (3 miles south-east), Tackley (3 miles east), Bunkers Hill (4 miles south-east) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south-east), Banbury (12 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Glympton
We work in homes and buildings around Killingworth Castle pub and the streets around them. Glympton’s nearest station is Tackley station, roughly 3.6 miles east. A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes