Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Shiplake, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Shiplake.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Shiplake
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. 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. If you’ve noticed water that travels before it shows and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Shiplake 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Shiplake
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In a small place like Shiplake, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Shiplake
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Shiplake can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys around Shiplake
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses such as Greys Court, about 4.1 miles north-west, show how far back building around Shiplake goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shiplake can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
We cover every part of the RG9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Shiplake, we cover Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
What’s near Shiplake
In Shiplake, that means homes and buildings near The Plough pub, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and Loddon Nature Reserve, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Shiplake, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Towns and villages near Shiplake
What else we do in Shiplake
Shiplake: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shiplake?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Shiplake within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
When to book a survey in Shiplake
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
Take a building like Shiplake Church of England School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?