Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Braywoodside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Braywoodside and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
How a thermal roof survey works in Braywoodside
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof alike.
Villages like Braywoodside often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Braywoodside (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Braywoodside
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Braywoodside?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Braywoodside?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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 doesn’t depend on the drone.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Around Braywoodside, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Braywoodside frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Braywoodside, phone 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.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Drones, thermal imaging and Braywoodside roofs
Historic houses like Dorney Court, about 3.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Braywoodside goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you look after a building such as Holyport College, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Braywoodside is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Braywoodside for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
Every address in SL6 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Paley Street (1 mile north-west), Littlefield Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile north-east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile south) and Stud Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (5 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north), North Ascot (4 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north) and Furze Platt (4 miles north).
What’s near Braywoodside
We work in homes and buildings around The Bridge House Public House And Adjoining Barn and Ockwells Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Maidenhead station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (3.9 miles south) and St Mark's Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Braywoodside includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.