Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Hook Norton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Hook Norton is booked with the forecast in mind: 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.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Thermal roof survey in Hook Norton: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Typical surveys look at wet areas near outlets and upstands and damp that repairs haven’t cured, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
Around Hook Norton, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hook Norton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.
Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Around Hook Norton, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hook Norton
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hook Norton 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.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Places near Hook Norton
More services for Hook Norton
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Hook Norton
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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently 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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Hook Norton Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Broughton Castle, about 4.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hook Norton. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Hook Norton is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Hook Norton is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Hook Norton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We cover every part of OX15 for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Swerford (2 miles south-east), Wigginton (2 miles east), South Newington (3 miles east), Little Tew (3 miles south-east) and Great Tew (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (15 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hook Norton
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Broughton Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Hook Norton includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hook Norton
Will you come out to Hook Norton?
Yes. Hook Norton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Hook Norton in the area you cover?
Yes, Hook Norton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.