Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Longcot
Thermal roof surveys in Longcot, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Longcot
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. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. Typical surveys look at leaks that are hard to trace and patches of heat loss across the roof, on commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Longcot may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Longcot (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Longcot 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.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Longcot roofs
Buscot Park, about 4.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longcot. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Longcot is in Oxfordshire. We visit Longcot as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Thermal roof surveys in SN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Green, Church Close and Hughes Crescent, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Fernham (1 mile north-east), Little Coxwell (2 miles north), Great Coxwell (2 miles north), Woolstone (2 miles south-east) and Uffington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (13 miles north-east), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (8 miles east), Grove (8 miles east) and Faringdon (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Longcot
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bricklayers Arms and Faringdon Community College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Day Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Uffington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
FAQs for Longcot
Is Longcot in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Longcot as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Longcot within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
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. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Longcot?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why act early in Longcot
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.