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Saunderton Lee Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Saunderton Lee, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Saunderton Lee can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Thermal roof survey in Saunderton Lee: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and leaks far from where the stain appears.
Older buildings in small places like Saunderton Lee may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Saunderton Lee (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Saunderton Lee
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Saunderton Lee: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Saunderton Lee?
Yes, Saunderton Lee is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Saunderton Lee is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
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, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Towns and villages near Saunderton Lee
What else we do in Saunderton Lee
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Older and listed buildings around Saunderton Lee may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Saunderton Lee
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Drones, thermal imaging and Saunderton Lee roofs
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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Historic houses like West Wycombe Park House, about 3.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Saunderton Lee goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Saunderton Lee is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Saunderton Lee for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Saunderton Lee is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the HP27 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Wycombe Road, Little Lane and Lee Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Saunderton Lee: Loosley Row (1 mile north-east), Lacey Green (1 mile north-east), Saunderton (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile south-west) and Bledlow Ridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Saunderton Lee
We work in homes and buildings around Princes Risborough School and The Whip Inn. Saunderton Lee’s nearest station is Saunderton station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles north) and Wycombe Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Yoesden.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Saunderton Lee?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
If you look after a building such as St John's Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.