Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Steeple Aston Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Steeple Aston, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Around Steeple Aston, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Steeple Aston
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about damp around roof outlets and upstands and missing or slipped insulation.
Some older homes in villages like Steeple Aston are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of 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.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Steeple Aston can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the price in Steeple Aston
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Steeple Aston questions
Will you come out to Steeple Aston?
Yes. Steeple Aston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Steeple Aston is listed?
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.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You will then get the report by email.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Steeple Aston
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Older buildings may be listed or sit 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Steeple Aston get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX25 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Steeple Aston
We work in homes and buildings around White Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).