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Thermal Roof Survey in Stratton Audley
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stratton Audley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
How a thermal roof survey works in Stratton Audley
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often 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. If you’re worried about ceilings that feel colder in places and stains that keep coming back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Stratton Audley are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Stratton Audley (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
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What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Stratton Audley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Airspace, weather and Stratton Audley roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary and St Edburga, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Cooper School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For businesses in and around places like Bicester Village, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Stratton Audley is about 3 miles north-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Stratton Audley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Stratton Audley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Cherry Street, Stoke Lyne Road and Cavendish Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Caversfield (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles north), Hethe (2 miles north-west), Bure Park (2 miles south-west) and Bicester (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (12 miles south) and St John Street area (14 miles south-west).
Around Stratton Audley
For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Ardley Castle (4.3 miles west) and Bicester Village (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Stratton Audley includes Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stratton Audley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents and landlords in Stratton Audley book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Why it is worth a survey now in Stratton Audley
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In a small place like Stratton Audley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. 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 book us in Stratton Audley
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Stratton Audley questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stratton Audley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Stratton Audley?
Yes, Stratton Audley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.