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Thermal imaging roof survey in St. Ebbes, Oxfordshire
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in St. Ebbes. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Thermal roof survey in St. Ebbes
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder 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’re often asked to look into ceilings that feel colder in places and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Even in a smaller place like St. Ebbes, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near St. Ebbes
Other services in St. Ebbes
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to St. Ebbes is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in St. Ebbes, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Heat the home normally on the days before
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in St. Ebbes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Shop and office owners around Westgate Shopping Centre may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. The streets around a church like St Ebbe's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 0.7 miles north-east, show how far back building around St. Ebbes goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in St. Ebbes, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
Here we cover the OX1 and OX2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane, and we cover them all. You will find St. Ebbes on the A420, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in St. Ebbes
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School, Oxford University Parks and The Royal Blenheim pub. Also close by are Cheney School (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Camera (less than half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 0.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near St. Ebbes include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
St. Ebbes questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St. Ebbes?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is St. Ebbes within the area you cover?
Yes, St. Ebbes is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.