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Thermal imaging roof survey in Kiddington, Oxfordshire
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Kiddington and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Kiddington: what you get
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We’re frequently asked to look into water that travels before it shows and damp patches with no obvious cause, on insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Villages like Kiddington frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Kiddington (OX20)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Kiddington, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kiddington
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kiddington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Kiddington, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Kiddington
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Kiddington
Is my home in Kiddington listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Kiddington?
Yes, Kiddington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Kiddington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Common roof problems in Kiddington
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Towns and villages near Kiddington
What else we do in Kiddington
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Thermal roof surveys around Kiddington
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Blenheim Palace lies about 4.6 miles south, so building around Kiddington goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Kiddington is about 7 miles north-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kiddington can all book thermal roof surveys. Kiddington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Enstone (2 miles west), Church Enstone (3 miles north-west), Little Tew (4 miles north-west), Great Tew (4 miles north) and Swerford (6 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (12 miles south-west) and Kidlington (7 miles south-east).
Around Kiddington
For rail, the closest station is Charlbury station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west of the centre. Open spaces near Kiddington include Blenheim Farm.