Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Goosey Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Goosey and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
How a thermal roof survey works in Goosey
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 the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you are worried about cold areas below the roof and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Goosey, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Goosey (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Goosey
Is Goosey within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Goosey listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Goosey often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Outbuildings and barns around Goosey are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Thermal roof surveys in Goosey: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. In and around Goosey, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Goosey is about 4 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Goosey. Goosey is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the SN7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Denchworth (2 miles east), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles north-east), Grove (3 miles east) and Pusey (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south-east).
Around Goosey
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Pound Public House. Nearby you’ll also find Longworth Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Faringdon Castle (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.