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Wheatley Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Wheatley, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Wheatley: 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 is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’re worried about damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Places like Wheatley can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wheatley: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wheatley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wheatley as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wheatley?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Airspace, weather and Wheatley roofs
About 2.5 miles south-west lies Garsington Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wheatley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wheatley Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a business near Templars Square, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Wheatley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Wheatley is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Every address in OX33 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, High Street and Station Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Wheatley, we cover Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Wheatley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to 19 pub and Wheatley Park School, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Wheatley includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
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Other services in Wheatley
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Arranging work in a smaller place like Wheatley is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wheatley
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Wheatley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An energy rating for the building
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wheatley
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.