Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Milton Common, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Milton Common and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Questions from Milton Common
Is Milton Common in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Milton Common is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Milton Common?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
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.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Milton Common
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about wet insulation beneath the membrane and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
In a small place like Milton Common, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. 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. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Milton Common (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof surveys around Milton Common
With Adwell House about 3.8 miles south-east, Milton Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Milton Common is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Milton Common. Milton Common is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX9 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, Old London Road and Sandy Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Tiddington (1 mile north), Albury (1 mile north), Draycott (1 mile north), Great Milton (1 mile west) and Great Haseley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles west), Thame (4 miles east) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Milton Common
In Milton Common, that means homes and buildings near The Three Pigeons pub, among other places. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Wells Farm.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Milton Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Milton Common?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Helen, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.