Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shellingford Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shellingford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shellingford
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We are often asked to look into water that travels before it shows and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Shellingford may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Shellingford (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shellingford questions
Is my home in Shellingford listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Shellingford within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Shellingford can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Flying and imaging in Shellingford
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Shellingford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the SN7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Street and Fernham Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Shellingford
We work in homes and buildings around Faringdon Community College, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Badbury Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shellingford
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 Shellingford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Also in Shellingford
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What we’re asked to look at in Shellingford
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Faith, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Shellingford
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.