Wokingham · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Bowsey Hill
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Bowsey Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Water that travels before it shows
Common questions in Bowsey Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Bowsey Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is drone flying allowed in Bowsey Hill?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. White Waltham Airfield is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
About our thermal roof survey in Bowsey Hill
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We are often asked to look into damp around chimneys and parapets and damp that repairs haven’t cured, across loft conversions, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
In a small place like Bowsey Hill, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Bowsey Hill (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Nearby places to Bowsey Hill
What else we do in Bowsey Hill
Drones, thermal imaging and Bowsey Hill roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. The wider area around Bowsey Hill has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 3.3 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Paul's Mission Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Bowsey Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Wokingham. From houses to flats and shops in Bowsey Hill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG10 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Warren Row (1 mile north-east), Knowl Hill (1 mile east), Wargrave (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile north-west) and Cold Harbour (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bowsey Hill
In Bowsey Hill, that means homes and buildings near Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The Queen Victoria pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wargrave station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Bowsey Hill
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you look after a building such as Crazies Hill CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Bowsey Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.