Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Long Wittenham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Long Wittenham
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or slipped insulation and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Some older homes in villages like Long Wittenham are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Long Wittenham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There isn’t 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. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Long Wittenham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Long Wittenham questions
Is Long Wittenham within the area you cover?
Yes, Long Wittenham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Long Wittenham in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Long Wittenham is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
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.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Long Wittenham. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Airspace, weather and Long Wittenham roofs
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. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. About 1.2 miles north lies Clifton Hampden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Long Wittenham has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Long Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We visit Long Wittenham as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Didcot Road and Wessex Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Clifton Hampden (1 mile north), Appleford-on-Thames (1 mile west), Culham (2 miles north-west), Didcot (3 miles south-west) and Sutton Courtenay (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east) and Grove (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Long Wittenham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Public House. The nearest railway station is Appleford station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and Pendon Museum (under half a mile west). For a walk, there’s Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
Why act early in Long Wittenham
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Older and listed buildings around Long Wittenham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Long Wittenham
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Long Wittenham
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely