Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Owlswick
Independent thermal roof surveys in Owlswick. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
About our thermal roof survey in Owlswick
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is 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’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around chimneys and parapets and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Somewhere as small as Owlswick, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Owlswick (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Owlswick
Is Owlswick within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Owlswick?
Yes, Owlswick is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Owlswick, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. 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’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Owlswick?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Take a building like Longwick Church of England Combined School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
Thermal roof surveys in Owlswick: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as Owlswick Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Owlswick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Owlswick get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Owlswick is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of HP27 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Owlswick: Meadle (1 mile east), Longwick (1 mile south), Ilmer (1 mile west), Alscot (1 mile south-east) and Monks Risborough (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (12 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Owlswick
Around Owlswick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Princes Risborough School and The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Monks Risborough station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include St John's Hospital (3.7 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Owlswick includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords and agents in Owlswick book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.