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Thermal imaging roof survey in Yarnton, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Yarnton from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks that are hard to trace
What affects the price in Yarnton
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Yarnton
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. 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. If you’re worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof alike.
Villages like Yarnton frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Yarnton (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Yarnton
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Yarnton questions
Is Yarnton within the area you cover?
Yes, Yarnton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are there drone restrictions around Yarnton?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Yarnton is about 3 miles from Oxford Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You will then get the report by email.
Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Older and listed buildings around Yarnton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys in Yarnton: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Yarnton is about 3 miles from Oxford Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Blenheim Palace about 3.2 miles north-west, the area around Yarnton has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as William Fletcher Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Yarnton is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Yarnton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Yarnton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover.
We survey roofs across OX5 for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Dashwood Avenue, Spencer Avenue and Merton Way. We also cover Begbroke (1 mile north-west), Worton (1 mile west), Thrupp (2 miles north), Bladon (2 miles north-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
What’s near Yarnton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub and Gosford Hill School. The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
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Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- File the images with your roof records
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Yarnton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.