Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Thermal roof surveys in Hardwick and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
About our thermal roof survey in Hardwick
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Hardwick may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Hardwick (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Hardwick property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Hardwick questions
Do you cover smaller places like Hardwick?
Yes. Hardwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Hardwick listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A formal energy assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Hardwick?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hardwick 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 discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Thermal roof surveys in Hardwick: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Whatever the street in Hardwick, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Hardwick is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Hardwick get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Hardwick. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in OX27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Hethe (1 mile east), Stoke Lyne (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles east), Bucknell (3 miles south-west) and Stratton Audley (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Around Hardwick
Around Hardwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Whitmore Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Bicester North station, roughly 4.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Ardley Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south).
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.