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Thermal imaging roof survey in Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Ludgershall, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof survey in Ludgershall: what you get
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ludgershall may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Ludgershall (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Ludgershall: local notes
About 3.1 miles south-west lies Boarstall Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Ludgershall has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Ludgershall is about 6 miles south-east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Ludgershall is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in HP18 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Salters Lane and Bicester Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Piddington (1 mile west), Brill (2 miles south), Grendon Underwood (2 miles north-east), Blackthorn (3 miles north-west) and Edgcott (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles east), Buckingham (10 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (13 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles east).
What’s near Ludgershall
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ludgershall include Upper Ray Meadows.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Ludgershall?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Ludgershall: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ludgershall is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Ludgershall in the area you cover?
Yes, Ludgershall is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is 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.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Ludgershall?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Useful tips for Ludgershall property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- File the images with your roof records
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Ludgershall
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Ludgershall, 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 discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.