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Launton Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Launton.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Launton, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Thermal roof survey in Launton
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’ve noticed leaks far from where the stain appears and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Launton may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Launton (OX26, OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Launton
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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Launton Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Shop and office owners around Bicester Village may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Launton is about 2 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Launton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX26 and OX25. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Skinner Road and Ancil Avenue. We also cover Ambrosden (2 miles south), Lower Arncott (3 miles south), Chesterton (3 miles west), Upper Arncott (3 miles south) and Wendlebury (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (11 miles south-west), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Launton
In Launton, that means homes and buildings near Cooper School and The Bull Inn, among other places. Launton’s nearest station is Bicester North station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Village (1.7 miles west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Launton includes Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.
Towns and villages near Launton
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Common questions in Launton
Is Launton in the area you cover?
Yes, Launton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Launton?
Yes. Launton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. For older village homes like those around Launton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Heat the home normally on the days before
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Launton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.