Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Pusey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Pusey, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
How a thermal roof survey works in Pusey
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and people most frequently book us about patches of heat loss across the roof and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
Somewhere as small as Pusey, older roofs are often 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 beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Pusey (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Pusey?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
With Longworth House about 2.4 miles north-east, the area around Pusey has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Useful tips for Pusey property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep a record of when stains appear
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Pusey
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pusey?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Pusey is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Pusey?
Yes, Pusey is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Nearby places to Pusey
Other services in Pusey
Flying and imaging in Pusey
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Buckland Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Pusey is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover Pusey and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Pusey. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in SN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Pusey, we cover Charney Bassett (2 miles south-east), Hinton Waldrist (2 miles north-east), Longworth (3 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles south-east) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles east), Witney (8 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pusey
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Longworth Hospital (4.3 miles west).
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Pusey can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.