Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Great Kimble, Buckinghamshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Great Kimble, with photographs and a written report.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Kimble
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, 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. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Great Kimble, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Great Kimble (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Great Kimble, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys around Great Kimble
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Great Kimble Church of England School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Great Kimble is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Great Kimble and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Great Kimble is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across HP17 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bridge Street, Hill View and Lower Icknield Way, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Great Kimble: Little Kimble (1 mile north-east), Askett (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south), Meadle (1 mile west) and Whiteleaf (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Great Kimble
In Great Kimble, that means homes and buildings near The Swan pub and Princes Risborough School, among other places. There is a railway station in Great Kimble itself: Little Kimble station. A little further out are National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Kimble
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Towns and villages near Great Kimble
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Great Kimble
Do you cover smaller places like Great Kimble?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Great Kimble is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.