London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Windsor and Maidenhead
From the largest town to the smallest village in Windsor and Maidenhead, we can carry out thermal roof surveys. Written reports with photos, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Thermal roof survey across Windsor and Maidenhead
Across Windsor and Maidenhead, that means thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof. Find your town in the lists below for local details.
Main towns
What else we do in Windsor and Maidenhead
- Drone roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
Postcodes in Windsor and Maidenhead
Thermal roof surveys across Windsor and Maidenhead: what to expect
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are ceilings that feel colder in places and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Prices in Windsor and Maidenhead
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Maidenhead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School, Desborough College and Braywick Park and the streets around them. You’ll also find All Saints' Church (within half a mile south-west), Claires Court Schools (less than half a mile north) and The Windsor Castle pub (under half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Maidenhead station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.2 miles east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Maidenhead includes Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Drones, thermal imaging and roofs across Windsor and Maidenhead
Across Windsor and Maidenhead, from Maidenhead, Windsor and Boyn Hill outwards, lots of roofs cannot be seen properly from the street. A drone or thermal camera adds a view you can’t get from ground level.
Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Windsor and Maidenhead included. We survey on any day of the week.
Maidenhead: Anyone responsible for a site like Claires Court Schools will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Dorney Court lies about 3 miles south-east, so building around Maidenhead goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Windsor and Maidenhead
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common roof problems in Windsor and Maidenhead
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
FAQs for Windsor and Maidenhead
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Is this a RICS 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.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.