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Thermal imaging roof survey in Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Marsh Baldon? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Marsh Baldon and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Questions from Marsh Baldon
Do you cover Marsh Baldon?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Marsh Baldon as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Marsh Baldon is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Thermal roof survey in Marsh Baldon
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t usually tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’re worried about gaps in loft insulation and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces alike.
Some older homes in villages like Marsh Baldon are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Marsh Baldon (OX44)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Marsh Baldon, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Also near Marsh Baldon
Also in Marsh Baldon
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents and landlords in Marsh Baldon book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Thermal roof surveys around Marsh Baldon
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Garsington Manor about 2.2 miles north-east, Marsh Baldon sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Marsh Baldon Church of England Controlled School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Shop and office owners around Templars Square may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Marsh Baldon is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Marsh Baldon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Baldon Lane and The Rickyard or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Berinsfield (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles south), Stadhampton (3 miles east), Brookhampton (3 miles east) and Drayton St Leonard (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west), Witney (15 miles north-west) and Thame (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Marsh Baldon
Around Marsh Baldon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Nuneham Courtenay and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (4.1 miles west) and Templars Square (3.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Why it is worth a survey now in Marsh Baldon
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. For an older or listed building in a place like Marsh Baldon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
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