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Thermal Roof Survey in Shutford
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Shutford. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shutford
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are wet areas near outlets and upstands and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Shutford may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Shutford (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
Thermal roof surveys in Shutford: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Broughton Castle, about 2.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shutford. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shutford is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. In Shutford, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Thermal roof surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Malthouse Lane, Ivy Lane and Cook's Hill. We also cover Balscote (1 mile north), Alkerton (2 miles north), Swalcliffe (2 miles south), Tadmarton (2 miles south) and Shenington (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Woodstock (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Shutford
We work in homes and buildings around George And Dragon Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, roughly 4.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (4.3 miles east) and Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Shutford includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Also near Shutford
What else we do in Shutford
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Shutford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Questions from Shutford
Is my home in Shutford listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Shutford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Shutford?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Shutford?
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
The streets around a church such as Church of St Martin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see