Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Lyneham
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Lyneham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Lyneham
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’re worried about wet areas near outlets and upstands and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Lyneham, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Lyneham (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Lyneham?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Wherever the property is around Lyneham, the approach is the same: a careful look and a clear explanation.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Lyneham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lyneham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Lyneham in the area you cover?
Yes, Lyneham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Lyneham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t 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. For an older or listed building in a place like Lyneham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Lyneham
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Whatever the street in Lyneham, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Lyneham is about 8 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. In Lyneham, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles south), Ascott Earl (2 miles south-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-east), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Witney (8 miles south-east), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (11 miles east) and Cogges (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Lyneham
The nearest railway station is Shipton station, roughly 1.1 miles south.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Lyneham, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Lyneham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- File the images with your roof records
- Photograph damp patches with the date
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lyneham
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof