Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Lee Gate Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Lee Gate. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Lee Gate
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. 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 pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Lee Gate may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Lee Gate (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Thermal roof surveys in Lee Gate: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
With Cholesbury Manor House about 2.2 miles north-east, the area around Lee Gate has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. For an older house near a landmark such as Old Church of St John the Baptist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Lee Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Lee Gate is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Lee Gate is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across HP16 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Furze Field Lane and Chesham Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Kingsash (1 mile west), Hunt's Green (1 mile south), Wendover Dean (1 mile west), Wendover (2 miles north-west) and Great Missenden (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (4 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (6 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Lee Gate
Around Lee Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Colet School and The Gate Public House. For rail, the closest station is Wendover station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Trenchard Museum (2.6 miles north) and Hawridge Court (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Lee Gate include Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
Common roof problems in Lee Gate
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
We are often asked to look at:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Anyone responsible for a site like Lee Common Church of England School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Lee Gate, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Also near Lee Gate
What else we do in Lee Gate
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Lee Gate questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lee Gate?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Lee Gate is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lee Gate?
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.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Landlords and letting agents in Lee Gate book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.