Oxfordshire · London and the South East
St Clement's Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in St Clement's from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Clement's
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and people most often book us about heat escaping through the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Places like St Clement's can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- St Clement's (OX4, OX1, OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Clement's
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Thermal roof surveys around St Clement's
With Holywell Manor about 0.5 miles north-west, St Clement's sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Shop and office owners around Clarendon Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. Hotels and guest houses near St Clement's can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Anyone responsible for a site like East Oxford Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
St Clement's is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We visit St Clement's as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
Surveys in OX4, OX1 and OX3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Rose Lane, Alma Lane and Avenue Lane. We also cover the places around St Clement's: Oxford (1 mile east), Headington Hill (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile west), New Marston (1 mile north) and Donnington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
What’s near St Clement's
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cheney School, Alexander Library of Ornithology and Oxford Media & Business School. You will also find Headington Hill Park (less than half a mile north-east) and Oxford Coach & Horses pub (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Oxford Castle (0.9 miles west) and Frank Cooper Marmalade Museum (under half a mile west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
Towns and villages near St Clement's
What else we do in St Clement's
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
St Clement's questions
Will you come out to St Clement's?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Clement's?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. 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.
Useful tips for St Clement's property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check the loft can be reached safely
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in St Clement's, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof