Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Longworth, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Longworth. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
How a thermal roof survey works in Longworth
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and people most often book us about stains that keep coming back and ceilings that feel colder in places.
In a small place like Longworth, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Longworth (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Longworth
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a small place like Longworth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Drones, thermal imaging and Longworth roofs
Historic houses like Longworth House, about 0.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Longworth goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Longworth. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX13 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Longworth: Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
What’s near Longworth
We work in homes and buildings around Waggon And Horses Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Longworth includes Hitchcopse Pit.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Longworth
Is Longworth within the area you cover?
Yes. Longworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Longworth is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Longworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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 safely be seen.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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When to book a survey in Longworth
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take a building like Longworth Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see