Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Great Milton
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Great Milton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Milton
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot typically tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Common reasons to book are damp patches with no obvious cause and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Great Milton, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Great Milton (OX44)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Great Milton
How do I find out if my home in Great Milton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Great Milton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How we price thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Great Milton
Other services in Great Milton
Airspace, weather and Great Milton roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. 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, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building such as Great Milton Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. With Garsington Manor about 3.1 miles west, the area around Great Milton has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Great Milton is about 5 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Great Milton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Fullers Field and Green Hitchings or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Great Milton, we cover Great Haseley (1 mile south-east), Milton Common (1 mile east), Tiddington (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles east) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Great Milton
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell Inn. Nearby you will also find Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.1 miles north) and Slade Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and Wells Farm.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Great Milton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A formal energy assessment
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Milton
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.