Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Jericho, Oxfordshire
Independent thermal roof surveys in Jericho. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Jericho
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. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Jericho may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Jericho
With Holywell Manor about 0.9 miles east, Jericho sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Jericho, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. If you live in an older home near St Barnabas Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Jericho, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
We cover every part of OX1 and OX2 for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane. You will find Jericho on the A4144, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Jericho: Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Jericho
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oxford University Parks, The Rickety Press pub and The Eckersley School of English. Other local landmarks include Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north) and Somerville College Library (under half a mile east). The closest station to Jericho is Oxford station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Jericho include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Jericho
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Other services in Jericho
Landlord and commercial surveys in Jericho
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Jericho. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Jericho
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Jericho is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Jericho
Do you carry out roof surveys in Jericho?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Jericho?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile 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 combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Common roof problems in Jericho
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Shop and office owners around Clarendon Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?