Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Grimsbury
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Grimsbury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Grimsbury
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Thermal roof survey in Grimsbury
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We’re often asked to look into cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Around Grimsbury, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Grimsbury (OX16, OX17, OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Loft insulation
In the roof space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there’s safe access.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What else we do in Grimsbury
Thermal roof surveys around Grimsbury
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Saint Leonard's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Grimsbury, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. With Broughton Castle about 3.4 miles south-west, the area around Grimsbury has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Grimsbury is about 1 mile east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Grimsbury across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Grimsbury. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX16, OX17 and OX15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Alma Road, Manor Road and Verney Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Grimsbury, we cover Banbury (1 mile west), Neithrop (2 miles west), Ruscote (2 miles west) and Bodicote (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (4 miles south-west) and Charlbury (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Grimsbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Banbury Academy, The Pepper Pot pub and Ash-Shifa School and the streets around them. Grimsbury has its own railway station: Banbury station. A little further out are Horton General Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Grimsbury
Will you come out to Grimsbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Grimsbury in the area you cover?
Yes, Grimsbury is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Grimsbury as anywhere else.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Grimsbury?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
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.
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Grimsbury, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.