Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Kingswood, Buckinghamshire
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Kingswood. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Kingswood: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and patches of heat loss across the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Kingswood, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, 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.
- Location
- Kingswood (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check outlets after heavy rain
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
FAQs for Kingswood
Do you cover smaller places like Kingswood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kingswood?
Yes, Kingswood is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingswood
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kingswood and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Kingswood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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 we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Flying and imaging in Kingswood
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Kingswood has a long history of building, with Waddesdon Manor about 3 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
Kingswood is about 7 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Kingswood, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Kingswood and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of HP18 is covered for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Grendon Road and Kingswood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Kingswood: Westcott (2 miles south-east), Quainton (3 miles east), Ashendon (3 miles south), Waddesdon (4 miles south-east) and Wormstone (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (9 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Kingswood
Around Kingswood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Akeman Inn and the streets around them. Open spaces near Kingswood include Upper Ray Meadows.
Why act early in Kingswood
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. 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.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Other services in Kingswood
Common roof problems in Kingswood
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take a building like Grendon Underwood Combined School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover