Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Ratley Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Ratley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Ratley
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 the findings do not rely on the camera alone. If you’re worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ratley, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Ratley (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ratley
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Ratley
Upton House, about 1.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ratley. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Ratley and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX15. You will find streets such as High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).
Near you in Ratley
Around Ratley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose And Crown Public House, among other places. A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ratley include Edge Hill.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Ratley, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Ratley
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Missing or slipped insulation
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Ratley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Ratley: your questions answered
Do you cover Ratley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ratley as anywhere else.
Is Ratley within the area you cover?
Yes. Ratley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.