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Thermal imaging roof survey in New Marston, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in New Marston. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in New Marston
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t 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 the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We are frequently asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
Around New Marston, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
When to book a survey in New Marston
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Marston
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in New Marston. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. A visit to New Marston is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Why act early in New Marston
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Homes in smaller places like New Marston can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in New Marston
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
New Marston questions
Is New Marston within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is New Marston in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How soon will I get the report?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
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.
Drones, thermal imaging and New Marston roofs
Holywell Manor, about 0.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Marston. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
The streets around a church like Saint Michael and All Angels are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For hotels and guest houses around New Marston, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from New Marston are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover New Marston.
Every address in OX3, OX1 and OX4 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
Near you in New Marston
We work in homes and buildings around English Faculty Library, Cheney School and Headington Hill Park. Also close by are Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.