Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Burchett's Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Burchett's Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Flying and imaging in Burchett's Green
White Waltham Airfield is about 2 miles from Burchett's Green. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 2.1 miles north lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Burchett's Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as Saint John the Evangelist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Burchett's Green is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Bookings from Burchett's Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in SL6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Burchett's Green Road and Hall Place Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Holloway (1 mile south-east), Stubbings (1 mile east), Littlewick Green (1 mile south), Woolley Green (1 mile south-east) and Pinkneys Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles south-east), North Ascot (9 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east) and Broomhall (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burchett's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Newlands Girls' School and The Crown pub. The nearest railway station is Furze Platt station, about 2.8 miles east. A little further out are Marlow Museum (3.1 miles north) and St Mark's Hospital (2 miles east). Open spaces near Burchett's Green include Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Thermal roof survey in Burchett's Green
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We’re often asked to look into cold areas below the roof and gaps in loft insulation, on commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
In a small place like Burchett's Green, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Burchett's Green (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burchett's Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Burchett's Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burchett's Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions around Burchett's Green?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Burchett's Green is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Burchett's Green?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a small place like Burchett's Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Burchett's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.