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Thermal imaging roof survey in Headington Hill, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Headington Hill? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Headington Hill and across Oxfordshire.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Headington Hill
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you are worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and damp around roof outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs alike.
Places like Headington Hill can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Headington Hill (OX3, OX4)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a smaller place like Headington Hill, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Flying and imaging in Headington Hill
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Headington Hill means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints' Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Headington Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Headington Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Headington Hill is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work.
We work across the OX3 and OX4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Gipsy Lane, Grays Road and Beech Road. If you’re just outside Headington Hill, we cover Oxford (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile north-west), St Clement's (1 mile south-west), Headington (1 mile north-east) and Northway (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Headington Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Headington Hill Park, White Horse pub and English Faculty Library. Other local landmarks include Headington Rye Oxford (within half a mile north-east), Holy Trinity Church (1.2 miles east) and St Michael's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles west). The closest station to Headington Hill is Oxford station, about 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.5 miles west) and Oxford Castle (1.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
Headington Hill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Headington Hill?
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.
Is Headington Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Headington Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Headington Hill as anywhere else.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Headington Hill
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Headington Hill. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
When to book a survey in Headington Hill
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cheney School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top