Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Moulsford, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Moulsford from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Moulsford
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and people most frequently book us about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and water that travels before it shows.
Some older homes in villages like Moulsford are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Moulsford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Moulsford
Is Moulsford within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Moulsford?
Yes, Moulsford is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
Airspace, weather and Moulsford roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. With Basildon Park about 3.9 miles south, Moulsford sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Cranford House School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Moulsford is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Moulsford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Moulsford and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
Every address in OX10 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as The Street, Glebe Close and Willow Court Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Moulsford include South Stoke (1 mile east), Cholsey (1 mile north), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles south) and Goring (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Near you in Moulsford
We work in homes and buildings around South Stoke Primary School and The Perch and Pike pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, about 1.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
Useful tips for Moulsford property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Moulsford can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Moulsford
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Moulsford. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.