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Thermal imaging roof survey in Horspath, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Horspath, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horspath
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you are worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp patches with no obvious cause, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Horspath are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. 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, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Horspath (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Horspath
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
The streets around a church such as Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Horspath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
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 send us an email when you are ready.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Horspath roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Garsington Manor, about 1.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Horspath goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Horspath Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a business near Templars Square, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Horspath, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Every address in OX33 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Horspath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wheatley Park School, Shotover Country Park and Queen's Head pub. The closest station to Horspath is Oxford station, about 4.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Questions from Horspath
Do you cover smaller places like Horspath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horspath?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
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, let us know as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horspath
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents and landlords in Horspath book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.