Save Yourself Money with a Thermal Imaging Survey as Heating Costs Rise

With energy costs continuing to climb, many households are bracing themselves for tighter budgets. While most people rely on their regular energy provider, there’s a powerful tool that can help, a home thermal imaging survey and it might save you more than you think.

Why Are Energy Prices So High?

Wholesale gas prices have surged again, putting significant pressure on energy suppliers. Ofgem has responded by raising the energy price cap: from 1 October to 31 December 2025, the cap for a typical dual-fuel household on a standard variable tariff (paying by Direct Debit) will be £1,755 per year, up £35 (2%) from the last quarter. (ofgem.gov.uk)
That increase is driven not just by wholesale costs, but also rising network and policy costs. Ofgem reviews and adjusts the cap every three months.

What Can I Do to Help with the Energy Crisis?

The biggest factor in any home for reducing carbon emissions and keeping energy bills down is insulation. Several simple yet effective strategies can improve your home's thermal efficiency and lower heating costs:

• Upgrade Loft Insulation: Prevent heat from escaping through the roof.
• Cavity Wall Insulation: Fill empty walls to retain warmth.
• Seal Gaps: Check windows, doors and floorboards for drafts.
• Use a Thermal Imaging Survey: A thermal imaging service will pinpoint exactly where heat is lost, allowing you to make targeted improvements.

A home thermal imaging survey provides a visual map of heat loss and a detailed thermal imaging report, showing where insulation or repairs are needed. Acting on this data can help reduce bills and your environmental impact.

How Can a Thermal Imaging Survey Help You?

A thermal imaging survey uses a thermographic camera to scan your property for heat loss. This allows our surveyors to spot thermal inefficiencies, such as gaps in insulation, poor seals around windows and doors, or undersized loft insulation and produce a detailed thermal imaging report.

With that report in hand, you’ll know exactly where heat is escaping. Acting on it could lower your energy use and reduce your bills, potentially saving hundreds of pounds. Plus, you’re cutting your environmental footprint by reducing unnecessary energy consumption.

Other Benefits of Thermal Imaging

• Detect water leaks and damp: Infrared imaging can also highlight areas of moisture or leaks behind walls, letting you fix problems early before they get worse.
• Prioritised improvements: Based on the survey, we’ll recommend which fixes to tackle first - for example, replacing outdated insulation (many come with a 25-year guarantee).
• Integrated solutions: Ignite Property Group doesn’t just survey; we also offer insulation services, from fresh cavity wall or loft insulation to upgrades or replacements.

Why Choose Ignite Property Group?

• Expert thermal imaging team with deep experience
• Clear, actionable thermal imaging reports
• Insulation services to follow on from the survey
• Focus on saving you money while improving your home’s energy efficiency

At Ignite Property Group, we combine technical expertise with practical solutions, guiding you from diagnosis to improvement so you get the best results for your home. Contact us today to book your survey or request a free quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the energy price cap and how will the October 2025 change affect my bills?
The energy price cap sets the maximum rate suppliers can charge per unit of electricity and gas, plus a daily standing charge, for customers on a default tariff. From 1 October to 31 December 2025, the cap for a typical household will be £1,755 per year, a 2% increase from the previous cap.

2. Why does a thermal imaging survey cost what it does, and is it worth it?
A thermal imaging survey starts at £250 for a flat and £299 for a house, because it requires specialist equipment and expert analysis to identify heat loss, damp, insulation gaps and other hidden issues in your home. It’s typically worth it because the survey can highlight problems that, once fixed, improve comfort, reduce energy bills and prevent costly repairs.

3. Will a thermal imaging survey help me deal with that price cap increase?
Yes - by identifying where heat is escaping, the thermal imaging report lets you target upgrades (like insulation) that can reduce energy use and offset rising costs.

4. Is a thermal imaging survey worthwhile even if my home seems well insulated?
Definitely. Even well-insulated homes can have hidden heat loss points and the survey can uncover issues like drafts, poor seals, or weak spots in insulation that could be costing you more than you realise.