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Little Barrington Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Little Barrington, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof survey in Little Barrington: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
Older buildings in small places like Little Barrington may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Little Barrington (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the price in Little Barrington
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Thermal roof surveys around Little Barrington
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Anyone responsible for a site like Burford School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Little Barrington is about 5 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Little Barrington, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Minnow Lane and Middle Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Little Barrington include Burford (3 miles east), Fulbrook (3 miles east), Fifield (4 miles north-east), Idbury (5 miles north) and Milton-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (9 miles east), Carterton (5 miles south-east), Faringdon (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles north-east), Woodstock (15 miles east) and Cogges (10 miles east).
Near you in Little Barrington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Moore Cottage Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
How it works
It helps 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. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Little Barrington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Why act early in Little Barrington
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Little Barrington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
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Little Barrington questions
How do I find out if my home in Little Barrington is listed?
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 carry out roof surveys in Little Barrington?
Yes, Little Barrington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Little Barrington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.