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Thermal imaging roof survey in Cippenham, Slough
Thermal roof surveys across Cippenham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Cippenham
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We’re often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, across pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In smaller places like Cippenham, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Cippenham (SL1, SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Cippenham
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Cippenham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cippenham?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Cippenham within the area you cover?
Yes. Cippenham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to a smaller place like Cippenham is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common roof problems in Cippenham
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Andrew's Shared Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Around Cippenham, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Cippenham
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A written report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cippenham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Cippenham. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Also in Cippenham
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- File the images with your roof records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Cippenham
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Dorney Court about 1.6 miles south-west, Cippenham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building like Cippenham Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Cippenham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Cippenham is one of the towns and villages in Slough where we work for thermal roof surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
Thermal roof surveys in SL1 and SL2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road. We also cover the places around Cippenham: Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). Cippenham is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough.
What’s near Cippenham
In Cippenham, that means homes and buildings near The Westgate School, Westgate School and Haymill Valley, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.