Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Poundon Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Poundon? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof survey in Poundon: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at wet insulation beneath the membrane and ceilings that feel colder in places, across pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Poundon, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Poundon (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Poundon
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Poundon are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Poundon needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Poundon
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof surveys around Poundon
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often 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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Claydon House, about 4.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Poundon. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. Around Poundon, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Poundon, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Poundon is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX27 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Poundon include Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Poundon
We work in homes and buildings around The Sow and Pigs pub. The closest station to Poundon is Bicester North station, about 4.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Poundon include Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Poundon
Do you carry out roof surveys in Poundon?
Yes, Poundon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Poundon as anywhere else.
Is Poundon within the area you cover?
Yes, Poundon is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.