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Thermal imaging roof survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Shipton-on-Cherwell.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We are often asked to look into wet areas near outlets and upstands and damp patches with no obvious cause, on loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as Shipton-on-Cherwell, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common questions in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Will you come out to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Are there drone restrictions around Shipton-on-Cherwell?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Oxford Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How soon will I get the report?
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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Why act early in Shipton-on-Cherwell
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. In a small place like Shipton-on-Cherwell, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Shipton-on-Cherwell, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. With Blenheim Palace about 2.5 miles west, Shipton-on-Cherwell sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like The Marlborough Church of England School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Shipton-on-Cherwell are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Shipton-on-Cherwell and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boat Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
Also in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- File the images with your roof records
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
When to book a survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
The streets around a church like Church of Holy Cross are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs