Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Goring
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Goring and across Oxfordshire.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Goring
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’ve noticed damp that repairs haven’t cured and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Goring, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Goring (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Goring
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. With lower homes, common in places like Goring, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Goring
Do you carry out roof surveys in Goring?
Yes, Goring is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Goring listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Goring is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, when the conditions allow.
Other services in Goring
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Thermal roof surveys in Goring: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Basildon Park lies about 1.8 miles south, so building around Goring goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. If you look after a building such as Goring Church of England Aided Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Goring is about 8 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Goring, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Goring is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and Upper Red Cross Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Goring: Streatley (1 mile west), Elvendon (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south), South Stoke (2 miles north) and Moulsford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
What’s near Goring
We work in homes and buildings around Queens Arms and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Goring itself: Goring & Streatley station. Open spaces near Goring include Withymead Nature Reserve.