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North Aston Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in North Aston.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Aston
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Thermal roof survey in North Aston: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like North Aston 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- North Aston (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around North Aston frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in North Aston: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For any home in North Aston, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
North Aston is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in North Aston, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover North Aston. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX25. We cover properties on The Green and Somerton Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Dane Hill (1 mile west), Duns Tew (1 mile west), Middle Aston (1 mile south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Steeple Aston (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Landmarks near North Aston
For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south. A little further out are Deddington Castle (1.7 miles north).
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Common questions in North Aston
How do I find out if my home in North Aston is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is North Aston in the area you cover?
Yes, North Aston is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in North Aston?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re 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 it applies.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
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What else we do in North Aston
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
What affects the price in North Aston
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.