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Thermal imaging roof survey in Skittle Green, Buckinghamshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Skittle Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
How a thermal roof survey works in Skittle Green
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you are worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Skittle Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Skittle Green (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Skittle Green?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Anyone responsible for a site like Princes Risborough School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- When you will get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.
Skittle Green: your questions answered
Do you cover Skittle Green?
Yes, Skittle Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Skittle Green listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
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.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Skittle Green
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Skittle Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Skittle Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Skittle Green is about 2 miles west of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in Skittle Green, we can come and survey your property. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Skittle Green. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP27 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Chinnor Road and Skittle Green. We also cover the places around Skittle Green: Pitch Green (1 mile north-east), Holly Green (1 mile north), Henton (1 mile west), Bledlow (1 mile south-east) and Forty Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Skittle Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lions Of Bledlow pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 1.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Skittle Green includes Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
Places near Skittle Green
What else we do in Skittle Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in Skittle Green
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.