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Thermal imaging roof survey in Temple, Buckinghamshire
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Temple. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Temple
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Thermal roof survey in Temple
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or slipped insulation and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Temple, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Temple (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Temple
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Older cottages and farmhouses around Temple can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Temple, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
FAQs for Temple
Is Temple within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Temple?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Common roof problems in Temple
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For hotels and guest houses around Temple, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Temple can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Temple roofs
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Temple, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. With Harleyford Manor about 0.9 miles west, the area around Temple has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Temple is about 2 miles south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Temple is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Temple. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SL7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Temple Lane, Bradenham Lane and Temple Mill Island and the roads around them. If you are just outside Temple, we cover Bisham (1 mile north-east), Marlow (2 miles north), Stubbings (2 miles south), Cookham Dean (2 miles east) and Burchett's Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (6 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (12 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Around Temple
In Temple, that means homes and buildings near Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Bull Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Temple include Carpenter's Wood and Weycock Hill.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
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For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.