Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Birch Hill, Bracknell Forest
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Birch Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our thermal roof survey in Birch Hill
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you are worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Birch Hill, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Birch Hill (RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. A visit to Birch Hill is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- An energy rating for the building
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Flying and imaging in Birch Hill
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Birch Hill is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs can be hard to see from the street, which is where a drone or thermal camera helps.
Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. Take an older house close to St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Birch Hill is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Birch Hill is one of many places we visit across Bracknell Forest. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Birch Hill. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG12. Whether your property is on Hornby Avenue, Pakenham Road and Birch Hill Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Hanworth (1 mile west), Crown Wood (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west) and Home Farm (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (3 miles south-west), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north) and Temple Park (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Birch Hill
Around Birch Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brakenhale School, The Brakenhale School and Golden Retriever pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (1.9 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (1.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Birch Hill: your questions answered
Will you come out to Birch Hill?
Yes, Birch Hill is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Birch Hill?
Yes, Birch Hill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Birch Hill?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Birch Hill Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Birch Hill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Birch Hill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.