Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Postcombe, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Postcombe from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Postcombe
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed moisture around outlets and upstands and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Postcombe frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Postcombe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 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.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Postcombe
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Adwell House about 0.8 miles west, the area around Postcombe has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Postcombe and nearby. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Postcombe. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close. We also cover the places around Postcombe: South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Postcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near England's Rose pub. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Postcombe
How do I find out if my home in Postcombe is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Postcombe within the area you cover?
Yes. Postcombe 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.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Why act early in Postcombe
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Postcombe, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Postcombe, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Towns and villages near Postcombe
What else we do in Postcombe
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Postcombe
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.