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Thermal imaging roof survey in Sibford Gower, Oxfordshire
Thermal roof surveys in Sibford Gower, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Sibford Gower: your questions answered
Is Sibford Gower within the area you cover?
Yes, Sibford Gower is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sibford Gower?
Yes, Sibford Gower is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Thermal roof survey in Sibford Gower: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ceilings that feel colder in places and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
In a small place like Sibford Gower, 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. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Sibford Gower (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Sibford Gower, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
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. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Sibford Gower?
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Holy Trinity, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Sibford Gower
To price your survey, we look at:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Flying and imaging in Sibford Gower
The wider area around Sibford Gower has a long history of building, with Broughton Castle about 4 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Sibford Gower is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Sibford Gower, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX15. Whether your property is on Main Street, Colony Road and Pound Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Sibford Gower include Burdrop (1 mile east), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south-east), Swalcliffe (2 miles east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Shutford (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Around Sibford Gower
In Sibford Gower, that means homes and buildings near Sibford School. Nearby you will also find Broughton Castle (4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sibford Gower
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Useful tips for Sibford Gower property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.