Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Cookham Dean
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Cookham Dean, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Cookham Dean
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. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. Typical surveys look at wet areas near outlets and upstands and patches of heat loss across the roof, across ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Cookham Dean may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
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, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Cookham Dean (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Around Cookham Dean, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cookham Dean
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Cookham Dean
Other services in Cookham Dean
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Cookham Dean, 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 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 safely be seen.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Cookham Dean
Cliveden, about 2.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cookham Dean. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Cookham Dean CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Cookham Dean is about 2 miles south-east of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Bookings from Cookham Dean 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. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of SL6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Kings Lane, Popes Lane and Hills Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Cookham (1 mile east), Bisham (1 mile west), Furze Platt (2 miles south), Marlow (2 miles north-west) and Temple (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles south), Windsor (7 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south), North Ascot (10 miles south), Dedworth (7 miles south-east) and Broomhall (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Cookham Dean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jolly Farmer pub and Furze Platt Senior School. The nearest railway station is Cookham station, roughly 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Marlow Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cookham Dean include Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Cookham Dean: your questions answered
Is Cookham Dean in the area you cover?
Yes, Cookham Dean is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Cookham Dean?
Yes. Cookham Dean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Cookham Dean?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
What affects the price in Cookham Dean
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.