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Thermal imaging roof survey in Upper Brailes, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Upper Brailes? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Upper Brailes and across Oxfordshire.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Thermal roof survey in Upper Brailes: what you get
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’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
In a small place like Upper Brailes, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Upper Brailes
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Brailes?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Brailes?
Yes, Upper Brailes is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Common roof problems in Upper Brailes
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Take an older house close to Church of St George: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Upper Brailes, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Towns and villages near Upper Brailes
What else we do in Upper Brailes
Drones, thermal imaging and Upper Brailes roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Brailes CofE Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Upper Brailes, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Upper Brailes. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upper Brailes
We work in homes and buildings around The Gate Inn. Nearby you’ll also find Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.