Milton Keynes · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Great Horwood, Milton Keynes
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Great Horwood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Questions from Great Horwood
Do you cover smaller places like Great Horwood?
Yes, Great Horwood is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is Great Horwood in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Great Horwood as anywhere else.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
About our thermal roof survey in Great Horwood
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at water getting in at parapets and stacks and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, across pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Great Horwood are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Great Horwood (MK17)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Great Horwood
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Outbuildings and barns around Great Horwood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Also near Great Horwood
Other services in Great Horwood
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A formal energy assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Thermal roof surveys around Great Horwood
Historic houses such as Claydon House, about 4.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Great Horwood goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Great Horwood Church of England School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Great Horwood is about 5 miles east of Buckingham, in Milton Keynes. Surveys in Great Horwood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Milton Keynes, large and small. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in MK17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, The Green and Willow Road. We also cover Little Horwood (1 mile east), Nash (2 miles north), Winslow (2 miles south), Whaddon (3 miles north-east) and Swanbourne (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles north-east), Bletchley (6 miles east), Newport Pagnell (10 miles north-east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (7 miles east), Furzton (5 miles north-east) and Whitehouse (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Great Horwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sir Thomas Fremantle School and The Crown pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (5 miles north-west) and Drayton Parslow Mound (4.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Great Horwood, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.