Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Marston
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marston. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Common questions in Marston
Is Marston in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Marston is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Marston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Thermal roof survey in Marston
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Older buildings in small places like Marston may be 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Marston (OX3, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Marston can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Older and listed buildings around Marston may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Marston
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Marston
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What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Marston
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you look after a building such as St Nicholas Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. For businesses in and around places such as Clarendon Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Marston is about 2 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Marston is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Marston and the places around it.
All of OX3 and OX2 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Back Lane, Mill Lane and Butts Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Marston: Northway (1 mile south-east), New Marston (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-west), Summertown (1 mile west) and North Oxford (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Near you in Marston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oxford University Parks, Oxford Academy and Swan School, among other places. Nearby too are Victoria Arms (0.5 miles west) and St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.3 miles south-west). Marston’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Pitt Rivers Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Oxford Castle (2.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File the images with your roof records
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.