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Thermal imaging roof survey in Chalvey, Slough
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Chalvey, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
What we do, 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. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Chalvey, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chalvey
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent 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 survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about wet areas near outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Around Chalvey, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Chalvey (SL1, SL4)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Chalvey
Is Chalvey in the area you cover?
Yes, Chalvey is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Chalvey?
Yes. Chalvey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Chalvey?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Chalvey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chalvey
Landlords and letting agents in Chalvey book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Chalvey
Historic houses such as Windsor Castle, about 1.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Chalvey goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Within a mile and a half or so of Chalvey there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
For hotels and guest houses around Chalvey, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Montem Academy will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chalvey and the surrounding area. Across Slough, we cover Chalvey and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SL1 and SL4. Whether your property is on Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Chalvey include the A4 and A332. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Chalvey has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Chalvey
Around Chalvey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Moon and Spoon pub, Westgate School and Herschel Park. For rail, the closest station is Slough station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (1.6 miles south) and Upton Hospital (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions