Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Hinksey Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in New Hinksey, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks that are hard to trace
How a thermal roof survey works in New Hinksey
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions.
In smaller places like New Hinksey, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
What affects the price in New Hinksey
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
FAQs for New Hinksey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Hinksey?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like New Hinksey?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Drones, thermal imaging and New Hinksey roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. New Hinksey has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Hotels and guest houses near New Hinksey can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. New Hinksey is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes New Hinksey and the places around it.
Every address in OX1 and OX4 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around New Hinksey: South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Near you in New Hinksey
In New Hinksey, that means homes and buildings near South Park, Oxford Media & Business School and The Duke of Monmouth pub. Also close by are Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east) and Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). The countryside around New Hinksey includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
Also near New Hinksey
Also in New Hinksey
Useful tips for New Hinksey property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- File the images with your roof records
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.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
When to book a survey in New Hinksey
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you run a business near Westgate Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in New Hinksey, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.