Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Steventon Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Steventon, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Steventon
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at areas of a flat roof that may hold water and stains that keep coming back, across ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions.
Villages like Steventon often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Steventon (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In a small place like Steventon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Steventon
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Steventon
Do you cover smaller places like Steventon?
Yes. Steventon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Steventon in the area you cover?
Yes, Steventon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Steventon as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How do I book a survey in Steventon?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- An energy rating for the building
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Steventon
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Landlords, agents and block managers in Steventon
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Drones, thermal imaging and Steventon roofs
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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Steventon is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Steventon is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Steventon is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. There is also a page for Oxford.
We work across the OX13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as High Street, St Michael's Way and Hanney Road. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Milton Heights (1 mile south-east), Milton Hill (1 mile south-east), Drayton (2 miles north), Sutton Wick (2 miles north-east) and Marcham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-west).
Around Steventon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The North Star Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 3.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Mowbray Fields.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Steventon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.