Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Shilton
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Shilton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof survey in Shilton: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about wet areas near outlets and upstands and gaps in loft insulation.
In a village or hamlet like Shilton, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Shilton (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Shilton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Shilton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. The wider area around Shilton has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 4 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Carterton Community College, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Shilton, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX18 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Around Shilton
In Shilton, that means homes and buildings near Carterton Primary School and The Rose And Crown Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.9 miles south-east) and Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shilton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shilton. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Common roof problems in Shilton
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Rood, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
Also in Shilton
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Why act early in Shilton
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Around Shilton, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Shilton
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
FAQs for Shilton
Is Shilton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is drone flying allowed in Shilton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Shilton is about 3 miles from RAF Brize Norton, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.