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Thermal Roof Survey in Shorthampton
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Shorthampton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Heat escaping through the roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shorthampton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shorthampton. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Thermal roof survey in Shorthampton: what you get
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or slipped insulation and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
In a small place like Shorthampton, 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Shorthampton
Do you cover Shorthampton?
Yes, Shorthampton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shorthampton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Shorthampton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Shorthampton?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What we’re asked to look at in Shorthampton
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Look out for signs like these:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
In and around Shorthampton, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What affects the price in Shorthampton
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Shorthampton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In a small place like Shorthampton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Shorthampton, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Shorthampton
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Shorthampton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
Near you in Shorthampton
The closest station to Shorthampton is Charlbury station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Not far away are Blenheim Farm.