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Thermal Roof Survey in West Hanney
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in West Hanney, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Stains that keep coming back
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around West Hanney, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Thermal roof survey in West Hanney: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you are worried about damp around chimneys and parapets and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like West Hanney, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- West Hanney (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in West Hanney
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Hanney?
Yes, West Hanney is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Hanney as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Hanney?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Places near West Hanney
What else we do in West Hanney
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like West Hanney, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Flying and imaging in West Hanney
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take a building like St James Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Longworth House, about 4.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Hanney. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
West Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. West Hanney is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. West Hanney is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in OX12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Main Street, The Croft and School Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Lyford (1 mile north-west), Denchworth (2 miles south-west), Grove (2 miles south), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-west) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in West Hanney
Around West Hanney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Horse pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Hanney
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.