Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shippon Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Shippon. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shippon can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shippon
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shippon
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We’re frequently asked to look into cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp patches with no obvious cause, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a small place like Shippon, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Shippon
When to book a survey in Shippon
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 it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalene, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Shippon
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.1 miles north-west lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Shippon has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Larkmead School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Hotels and guest houses near Shippon cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shippon can all book thermal roof surveys. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shippon. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX13. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Shippon include Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Around Shippon
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and Albert Park, among other places. The closest station to Shippon is Radley station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
Shippon: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shippon?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shippon?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Shippon is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Shippon needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Shippon property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
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 can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A formal energy assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs