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Thermal imaging roof survey in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Upper Heyford. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
About our thermal roof survey in Upper Heyford
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are cold areas below the roof and water that travels before it shows.
Places like Upper Heyford can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Places near Upper Heyford
Also in Upper Heyford
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Upper Heyford, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a survey in Upper Heyford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Upper Heyford
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Heyford Park Chapel, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Around Upper Heyford, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Upper Heyford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Upper Heyford and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Thermal roof surveys in OX25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
What’s near Upper Heyford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Barley Mow pub. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
FAQs for Upper Heyford
Is Upper Heyford in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Upper Heyford within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Heyford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces