Oxfordshire · London and the South East
North Leigh Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in North Leigh, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
About our thermal roof survey in North Leigh
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’re worried about gaps in loft insulation and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as North Leigh, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- North Leigh (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Leigh
Landlords, agents and building managers in North Leigh and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in North Leigh, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common questions in North Leigh
Is North Leigh within the area you cover?
Yes. North Leigh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover North Leigh?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Check the loft can be reached safely
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like North Leigh can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Also in North Leigh
When to book a survey in North Leigh
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. 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:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold areas below the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like North Leigh Church of England (Controlled) School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Thermal roof surveys around North Leigh
With Blenheim Palace about 3.9 miles north-east, North Leigh sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
North Leigh is about 3 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. North Leigh is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover North Leigh. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Cuckamus Lane and Windmill Heights, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in New Yatt (1 mile west), East End (1 mile north-east), Freeland (2 miles east), Poffley End (2 miles west) and Delly End (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles south-west), Carterton (7 miles south-west) and Wantage (15 miles south).
Near you in North Leigh
In North Leigh, that means homes and buildings near The Masons Arms Public House and Wood Green School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Combe station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around North Leigh includes Blenheim Farm.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.