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Thermal Roof Survey in Spelsbury
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Spelsbury. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Spelsbury
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 frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about wet areas near outlets and upstands and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Villages like Spelsbury often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Spelsbury (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Spelsbury: your questions answered
Is my home in Spelsbury listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Spelsbury?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Spelsbury?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Useful tips for Spelsbury property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Spelsbury
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you look after a building such as Chadlington Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
More services for Spelsbury
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, when the conditions allow.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Spelsbury 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 talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Why act early in Spelsbury
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. For an older or listed building in a place like Spelsbury, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Spelsbury
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Thermal roof surveys in Spelsbury: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Spelsbury is about 7 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Spelsbury for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: OX7. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Quickset Close and Chadlington Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Spelsbury, we cover Charlbury (2 miles south-east), Fawler (3 miles south-east), Finstock (4 miles south), Stonesfield (4 miles south-east) and Ramsden (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (7 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south-west) and Kidlington (10 miles south-east).
Around Spelsbury
The nearest railway station is Charlbury station, roughly 1.5 miles south. A little further out are Chipping Norton Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.