Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Northmoor, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Northmoor, with photographs and a written report.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof survey in Northmoor: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Common reasons to book are patches of heat loss across the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Northmoor, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Northmoor (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we will say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Northmoor
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Questions from Northmoor
Is Northmoor in the area you cover?
Yes, Northmoor is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is my home in Northmoor listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
Thermal roof surveys in Northmoor: local notes
With Appleton Manor about 1.7 miles south-east, Northmoor sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take an older house close to Church of St Denys: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Northmoor is about 6 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Northmoor gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Northmoor and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX29. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Chapel Lane and Bints Place and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Northmoor, we cover Appleton (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles north), Cumnor (3 miles east), Filchampstead (3 miles north-east) and Farmoor (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles north-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
What’s near Northmoor
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Northmoor
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Northmoor, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Northmoor can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Northmoor can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Northmoor, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northmoor
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time