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Thermal imaging roof survey in Great Coxwell, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Great Coxwell. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
How it works
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 about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Great Coxwell frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in Great Coxwell
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. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Great Coxwell may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Great Coxwell (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Great Coxwell questions
Is Great Coxwell in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Great Coxwell as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Great Coxwell within the area you cover?
Yes. Great Coxwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep a record of when stains appear
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Thermal roof surveys around Great Coxwell
About 2.6 miles north-west lies Buscot Park, a reminder of how long the area around Great Coxwell has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as 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 survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Faringdon Community College, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Great Coxwell is in Oxfordshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Great Coxwell and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of the SN7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Dark Lane, The Hollow Road and The Holloway Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Coxwell (1 mile east), Faringdon (1 mile north-east), Longcot (2 miles south) and Fernham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (9 miles south-east), Grove (8 miles east) and Charlton (9 miles east).
What’s near Great Coxwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eagle Tavern and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Faringdon Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
Why act early in Great Coxwell
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. Older and listed buildings around Great Coxwell may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Coxwell
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Great Coxwell, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Coxwell
Letting agents and landlords in Great Coxwell book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.