Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Steeple Claydon Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Steeple Claydon. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Steeple Claydon, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Steeple Claydon
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and moisture around outlets and upstands, across insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Older cottages and houses around Steeple Claydon may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Steeple Claydon (MK18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
What we are asked to look at in Steeple Claydon
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What affects the price in Steeple Claydon
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Drones, thermal imaging and Steeple Claydon roofs
Claydon House, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Steeple Claydon. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Steeple Claydon School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Steeple Claydon is about 4 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Steeple Claydon can all book thermal roof surveys. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Steeple Claydon. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include The Paddocks, Meadoway and Nightingale Close. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Middle Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (2 miles east), Botolph Claydon (3 miles south-east), Padbury (3 miles north-east) and Adstock (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (11 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles south-east), Southcourt (12 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (10 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (12 miles south-east) and Haddenham (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Steeple Claydon
In Steeple Claydon, that means homes and buildings near The Fountain pub. Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Castle (4.2 miles north) and Buckingham Community Hospital (4.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
Steeple Claydon: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Steeple Claydon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Steeple Claydon?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Steeple Claydon
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.