Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Long Hanborough Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Long Hanborough. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Long Hanborough questions
Will you come out to Long Hanborough?
Yes, Long Hanborough is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Long Hanborough is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Thermal roof survey in Long Hanborough
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp that repairs haven’t cured and moisture around outlets and upstands.
In smaller places like Long Hanborough, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you can’t see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Long Hanborough (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Long Hanborough, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Thermal roof surveys around Long Hanborough
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. About 1.9 miles north-east lies Blenheim Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Long Hanborough has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Hanborough Manor CofE School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Long Hanborough is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Long Hanborough, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Long Hanborough and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Thermal roof surveys in OX29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Road, New Road and Churchill Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Church Hanborough (1 mile south-east), Bladon (2 miles east), Woodstock (3 miles north-east), Worton (3 miles south-east) and Begbroke (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Grove (15 miles south).
What’s near Long Hanborough
We work in homes and buildings around Three Horseshoes pub. Long Hanborough’s nearest station is Combe station, about 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Morris Motors Museum (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to Long Hanborough is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What else we do in Long Hanborough
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.