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Gosford Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Gosford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
When to book a survey in Gosford
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. The camera helps narrow the search.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint John the Baptist Hall Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gosford
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We’re frequently asked to look into patches of heat loss across the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places, across pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
Villages like Gosford often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Gosford (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gosford
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Gosford book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Gosford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Thermal roof surveys in Gosford: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 4.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Gosford goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Edward Feild Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Gosford is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Gosford are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Gosford and the places around it.
We cover every part of the OX5 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Gosford, we cover Kidlington (1 mile north-west), Islip (2 miles north-east), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north), Bletchingdon (3 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
What’s near Gosford
We work in homes and buildings around Gosford Hill School and Kings Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 0.7 miles south. A little further out are Acland Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
FAQs for Gosford
Do you cover smaller places like Gosford?
Yes. Gosford 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 when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Gosford is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.