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Tadmarton Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Tadmarton, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Tadmarton
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp that repairs haven’t cured and missing or slipped insulation.
Some older homes in villages like Tadmarton are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Tadmarton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Tadmarton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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 we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common roof problems in Tadmarton
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold areas below the roof
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes 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.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Airspace, weather and Tadmarton roofs
Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 1.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Tadmarton goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Tadmarton is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Tadmarton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Tadmarton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Main Street and Old Glebe or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Swalcliffe (1 mile west), Shutford (2 miles north), Milcombe (2 miles south-east), Burdrop (2 miles west) and Sibford Ferris (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (5 miles north-east).
Around Tadmarton
We work in homes and buildings around The Lampet Arms. The closest station to Tadmarton is Banbury station, about 4.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Horton General Hospital (4 miles east) and Broughton Castle (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tadmarton include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Tadmarton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tadmarton?
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.
Do you cover Tadmarton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.