Thermal imaging survey in Kirkwall

We can sometimes take on a thermal imaging survey in Kirkwall, but island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, so ask first and we will tell you honestly whether we can help and what it would cost to get there.

Postcode districts here include KW15, in the Orkney Islands council area.

Guide price £165 to £295 Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands

What is a thermal imaging survey?

Thermal images work best when the house is heated and the outdoor temperature is low, ideally at least 10°C lower than indoors, so surveys are booked for cold mornings or evenings. We image the top-floor ceilings, the room-in-roof if you have one and the loft, and explain what each cold patch is likely to be. More about a thermal imaging survey.

Annotated report
Recommendations, with prices if asked
Infrared images of ceilings and the roof

Why book with us in Kirkwall

Plain-English advice

We explain what we find in plain English, and say so when nothing needs doing.

Fixed written price

The price on the quote is the price you pay. It only changes if you change the job, or if we find something hidden, such as rot, and you agree the change in writing first.

Clear contact details

Your quote says who to call with questions before, during and after the work.

No pressure selling

You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.

How much does a thermal imaging survey cost in Kirkwall?

£165 to £295Survey and report for a typical house; travel to island and remote addresses is priced separately. Island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, so ask first.

This work is not an energy-saving material for VAT, so it is standard-rated if VAT applies. Where it is done alongside insulation, the quote shows each part separately.

Work out a guide price for your loft

Building standards in Scotland

In Scotland, insulating an existing loft does not normally need a building warrant, but the building standards still apply. How the rules work across the UK.

Questions about a thermal imaging survey in Kirkwall

Can you take on work in Kirkwall?

Sometimes. Kirkwall is outside our normal travelling area, so we look at each job first. If we can help, any travel cost is shown on the quote before you book, and nothing is booked until you agree it.

Can a landlord in Kirkwall book work for a tenanted house?

Yes. We can arrange access with the tenant directly and send you photos once the work is finished.

What do I need to do before you arrive in Kirkwall?

Clear a path to the hatch and, if you can, move stored items away from the area we will be working in. Tell us about anything heavy or fragile.

When is the best time for a thermal imaging survey?

On a cold, still, dry day with the heating on for several hours. Bright sun or rain on the roof makes outside images unreliable.

Is a thermal imaging survey worth it?

It is most useful where a problem is hard to find or you want to check someone else's work. For a simple loft you can see into, a standard survey is usually enough.