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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hethe, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Hethe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Hethe
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’re worried about water that travels before it shows and stains that keep coming back, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Hethe, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hethe (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hethe
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hethe and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
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The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Hethe needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Hethe
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fringford Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Edmund and George, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Hethe is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Hethe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Hethe and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX27 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Main Street and Hardwick Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Hethe, we cover Fringford (1 mile south-east), Hardwick (1 mile west), Stoke Lyne (2 miles south-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles south-east) and Caversfield (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Hethe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Whitmore Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Bicester North station, roughly 4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Beaumont Castle (3 miles north).
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why get it checked now?
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Older and listed buildings around Hethe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Hethe
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
Hethe: your questions answered
Is Hethe in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hethe as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Hethe?
Yes, Hethe is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.