Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Grove, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Grove, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Grove: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are heat escaping through the roof and missing or slipped insulation.
Around Grove, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, such as 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. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Grove (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Homes around Grove often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What else we do in Grove
Landlord and commercial surveys in Grove
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Grove questions
How do I find out if my home in Grove is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Grove?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Grove as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Grove
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Take an older house close to St. John the Baptist: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. If you look after a building such as Millbrook Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Grove is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover Grove and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Grove. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX12 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Millbrook Square, Main Street and Station Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Denchworth (1 mile north-west), West Hanney (2 miles north), Lyford (3 miles north), Goosey (3 miles west) and Charney Bassett (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Grove
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell pub, King Alfred's and St Mary's School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (0.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Why get it checked now?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. On a bungalow or cottage around Grove, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Grove
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.