Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Swinbrook. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Swinbrook
Do you cover Swinbrook?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Swinbrook is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is Swinbrook within the area you cover?
Yes, Swinbrook is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Swinbrook
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are heat escaping through the roof and stains that keep coming back.
Some older homes in villages like Swinbrook are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Swinbrook (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Swinbrook
Also in Swinbrook
How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Swinbrook
Landlords and letting agents in Swinbrook book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Swinbrook, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Swinbrook
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof surveys in Swinbrook: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Minster Lovell Hall, about 2.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Swinbrook. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you look after a building like Burford School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Swinbrook is about 3 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Swinbrook. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Swinbrook. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Leafield (3 miles north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (3 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (3 miles north-east), Ascott Earl (3 miles north) and Ascott-under-Wychwood (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (5 miles south-east), Carterton (3 miles south), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Swinbrook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shipton station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre.