Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Leafield Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Leafield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Leafield
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We’re often asked to look into ceilings that feel colder in places and leaks that are hard to trace, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like Leafield, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Leafield (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Leafield, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Leafield, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Thermal roof surveys in Leafield: local notes
About 2.5 miles south lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Leafield has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Leafield Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Leafield is about 4 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Leafield, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Oxford is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in OX29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Hewitts Close, Witney Lane and Chapel Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Leafield include Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles north-west), Crawley (2 miles south-east), Ascott Earl (2 miles north-west) and Chilson (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Faringdon (13 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Leafield
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox pub, among other places. Leafield’s nearest station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. The countryside around Leafield includes Blenheim Farm.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Leafield can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
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What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
FAQs for Leafield
Do you cover Leafield?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leafield?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.