Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Bray, Windsor and Maidenhead
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Bray from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Bray
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a thermal roof survey works in Bray
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We are often asked to look into leaks far from where the stain appears and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
In a small place like Bray, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bray (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Bray, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Questions from Bray
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bray?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Bray within the area you cover?
Yes. Bray is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. In a small place like Bray, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Bray
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Airspace, weather and Bray roofs
Bray has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. With Dorney Court about 1.3 miles east, Bray sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Dorney School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Hotels and guest houses near Bray can’t easily close rooms for a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Bray is about 2 miles south-east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bray and nearby. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Bray. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in SL6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like High Street, Old Mill Lane and Beaufort Place. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Dorney Reach (1 mile east), Lake End (1 mile east), Taplow (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles east) and Hitchambury (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Windsor (4 miles south-east), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north), Furze Platt (3 miles north-west), Dedworth (3 miles south-east) and Broomhall (9 miles south).
What’s near Bray
Around Bray, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Braywick Park, The Fat Duck pub and Desborough College. The nearest railway station is Taplow station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.1 miles north) and Windsor Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
Nearby places to Bray
What else we do in Bray
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bray
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.