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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hailey, Oxfordshire
Need a thermal roof survey in Hailey? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Questions from Hailey
How do I find out if my home in Hailey is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Hailey?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Thermal roof survey in Hailey
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. 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, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Common reasons to book are wet areas near outlets and upstands and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
Villages like Hailey often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Hailey (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hailey roofs
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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. About 1.9 miles south-west lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Hailey has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Hailey, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Hailey is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. There is also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Fishers Close, Hicks Close and Giernalls Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hailey: Delly End (1 mile north-east), Poffley End (1 mile south-east), New Yatt (2 miles east), Ramsden (2 miles north) and North Leigh (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Grove (14 miles south), Faringdon (12 miles south) and Kidlington (9 miles east).
Around Hailey
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lamb And Flag Public House, Wood Green School and The King's School. The nearest railway station is Finstock station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
When to book a survey in Hailey
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Take a building like Hailey Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
What affects the price in Hailey
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hailey
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Hailey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. In a place like Hailey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hailey
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof