Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wigginton, Oxfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Wigginton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
How a thermal roof survey works in Wigginton
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks far from where the stain appears and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Villages like Wigginton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Wigginton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
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.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Wigginton, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Wigginton
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 the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of Saint Giles, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. With Broughton Castle about 3.5 miles north-east, the area around Wigginton has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Wigginton is about 6 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Wigginton, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Wigginton Road and Oxhey Rise. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include South Newington (1 mile east), Swerford (1 mile south-west), Hook Norton (2 miles west), Great Tew (2 miles south) and Little Tew (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (6 miles south-west).
Around Wigginton
Around Wigginton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Swan Inn. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.4 miles south) and Horton General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
Places near Wigginton
What else we do in Wigginton
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
FAQs for Wigginton
Is Wigginton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Wigginton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. For older village homes like those around Wigginton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.