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Thermal Roof Survey in Hinksey Hill
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Hinksey Hill, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof survey in Hinksey Hill
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. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you are worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces alike.
Villages like Hinksey Hill frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Hinksey Hill (OX1)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Places near Hinksey Hill
Also in Hinksey Hill
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Hinksey Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Flying and imaging in Hinksey Hill
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Hinksey Hill, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. 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 New Hinksey Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For hotels and guest houses around Hinksey Hill, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. Shop and office owners around Westgate Shopping Centre may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Hinksey Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Hinksey Hill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Hinksey Hill is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work.
Thermal roof surveys in OX1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Betty Lane, Badger Lane and Hinksey Hill and the roads around them. We also cover South Hinksey (1 mile north), Redbridge (1 mile east), Chilswell (1 mile west), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Near you in Hinksey Hill
Around Hinksey Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Greyfriars Catholic School, Alexander Library of Ornithology and The General Elliot pub. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Story Museum (1.8 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Hinksey Hill include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
FAQs for Hinksey Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hinksey Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hinksey Hill as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Hinksey Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I book a survey in Hinksey Hill?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Older and listed buildings around Hinksey Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Hinksey Hill
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- A written report with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.