Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Somerton
Thermal roof surveys in Somerton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Questions from Somerton
Is Somerton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Somerton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Somerton is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Somerton
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. 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 combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and moisture around outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Somerton, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Somerton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Somerton
Also in Somerton
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Somerton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why act early in Somerton
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. For older village homes like those around Somerton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Drones, thermal imaging and Somerton roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Around Somerton, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In Somerton, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX25 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Around Somerton
Somerton’s nearest station is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
Useful tips for Somerton property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Somerton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.