Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Puttenham, Hertfordshire
Thermal roof surveys around Puttenham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
Useful tips for Puttenham property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
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.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Thermal roof survey in Puttenham: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, 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. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. Typical surveys look at leaks far from where the stain appears and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, across flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
In a small place like Puttenham, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Puttenham (HP23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Puttenham?
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take a building like Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
FAQs for Puttenham
Do you cover smaller places like Puttenham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Puttenham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
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.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Nearby places to Puttenham
Also in Puttenham
Airspace, weather and Puttenham roofs
About 4.9 miles north lies Ascott House, a reminder of how long the area around Puttenham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary (Church of England), older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Puttenham is about 4 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. Puttenham is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire. Puttenham is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the HP23 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Astrope Lane and Draytonmead Farm Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Puttenham include Astrope (1 mile east), Long Marston (1 mile north-east), Buckland (1 mile south), Aston Clinton (2 miles south) and Broughton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-east), Berkhamsted (7 miles south-east), Tring (3 miles south-east), Chorleywood (15 miles south-east), Grovehill (12 miles south-east) and Woodhall Farm (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Puttenham
The closest station to Puttenham is Cheddington station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Tindal Centre (3.8 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (3.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Haddington Hill and College Lake nature reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft 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 typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Puttenham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Puttenham
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Around Puttenham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.