Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hatford
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Hatford and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Hatford: what you get
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. 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 survey flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and heat escaping through the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hatford are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
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
- Hatford (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Around Hatford, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Nearby places to Hatford
What else we do in Hatford
When to book a survey in Hatford
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Look out for signs like these:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Take a building like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their report turnaround times
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Hatford, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Hatford book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Hatford questions
Is my home in Hatford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Will you come out to Hatford?
Yes, Hatford is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Thermal roof surveys around Hatford
With Longworth House about 3.9 miles north-east, Hatford sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Hatford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Hatford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in SN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Hatford: Stanford in the Vale (1 mile south), Bow (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles south-west), Buckland (2 miles north) and Baulking (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hatford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Church of St Denys and the streets around them. A little further out are Faringdon Castle (2.6 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Hatford include Badbury Hill.