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Netherton Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Netherton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Netherton and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our thermal roof survey in Netherton
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. 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 are often asked to look into damp that repairs haven’t cured and moisture around outlets and upstands, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
In a village or hamlet like Netherton, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Netherton (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Netherton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Netherton, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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FAQs for Netherton
How do I find out if my home in Netherton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Netherton?
Yes, Netherton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Netherton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Netherton?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.
Flying and imaging in Netherton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. The wider area around Netherton has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 2 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as John Blandy Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Netherton is about 5 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Netherton. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Netherton. There is also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX13 for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Netherton: Fyfield (1 mile south-east), Tubney (1 mile east), Frilford Heath (2 miles east), Frilford (2 miles south-east) and Cothill (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Netherton
In Netherton, that means homes and buildings near The White Hart Inn, among other places. A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles west) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Netherton include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In a small place like Netherton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Netherton
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.