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Thermal imaging roof survey in Marsh Gibbon, Oxfordshire
Thermal roof surveys in Marsh Gibbon and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Marsh Gibbon frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Thermal roof survey in Marsh Gibbon: what you get
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, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at gaps in loft insulation and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, on pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Marsh Gibbon are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Marsh Gibbon (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flying and imaging in Marsh Gibbon
Historic houses like Claydon House, about 4.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Marsh Gibbon goes. 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Shop and office owners around Bicester Village may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Marsh Gibbon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Marsh Gibbon are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Marsh Gibbon. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX27 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Moorhen Close, Westbury Close and Moat Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Poundon (2 miles north), Charndon (2 miles north-east), Twyford (2 miles north-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Chinnor (15 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Marsh Gibbon
Around Marsh Gibbon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Plough Inn and the streets around them. Marsh Gibbon’s nearest station is Bicester North station, roughly 3.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4 miles west) and Bicester Village (4 miles west). Open spaces near Marsh Gibbon include Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.
Common roof problems in Marsh Gibbon
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marsh Gibbon
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Marsh Gibbon: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marsh Gibbon?
Yes, Marsh Gibbon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Marsh Gibbon as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Marsh Gibbon within the area you cover?
Yes, Marsh Gibbon is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
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 images show where improvements may help.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.