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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Hardwick, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof survey in Hardwick: what you get
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. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’re worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Hardwick, 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 looked at before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hardwick (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. In a small place like Hardwick, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hardwick
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Hardwick: your questions answered
Is my home in Hardwick listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Hardwick?
Yes, Hardwick is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Hardwick, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A formal energy assessment
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Nearby places to Hardwick
Other services in Hardwick
Drones, thermal imaging and Hardwick roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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 ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
With Longworth House about 4.1 miles south, the area around Hardwick has a long history. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Hardwick is about 3 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hardwick and nearby. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Hardwick and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We cover every part of the OX29 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Being close to the B4449, Hardwick is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Hardwick include Brighthampton (2 miles south), Ducklington (2 miles north-west), Standlake (2 miles south-east), High Cogges (2 miles north) and South Leigh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles north-west), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (11 miles south).
Around Hardwick
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.2 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west).