Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Murcott
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Murcott, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
Common questions in Murcott
Is Murcott in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Murcott within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Thermal roof survey in Murcott
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and damp that repairs haven’t cured, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Murcott are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Murcott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Murcott
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Shop and office owners around Bicester Avenue may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Airspace, weather and Murcott roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. 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 the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Boarstall Tower about 2.7 miles east, the area around Murcott has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Murcott are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Murcott and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Murcott
For rail, the closest station is Islip station, roughly 3.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Not far away are Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Towns and villages near Murcott
Other services in Murcott
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
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.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Loft insulation
In the roof space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there is safe access.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Murcott, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.