Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Kennington, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Kennington.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a survey in Kennington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Thermal roof survey in Kennington: what you get
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If you are worried about leaks that are hard to trace and stains that keep coming back, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions alike.
Around Kennington, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Kennington?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
Take a building like St Swithun's CofE Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Kennington
Is Kennington within the area you cover?
Yes. Kennington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kennington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Also near Kennington
Other services in Kennington
Flying and imaging in Kennington
Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 3.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Kennington goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Hotels and guest houses near Kennington cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you run a business near Templars Square, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Kennington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
All of OX1 and OX14 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Kennington
In Kennington, that means homes and buildings near The Oxford Academy, Emmanuel Christian School and The Tandem pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Kennington is Radley station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- File the images with your roof records
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kennington
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.