Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Egham
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Egham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold areas below the roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Egham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
About our thermal roof survey in Egham
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around chimneys and parapets and patches of heat loss across the roof.
In older houses around Egham, loft insulation can be thin, patchy or missing in places. Thermal imaging can show where heat escapes, and it can also point to damp patches. What it shows is surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings, while drone photos show the outside of the same roof. Results depend on the conditions, which is why the date is chosen with care.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Egham (TW20, TW18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Egham often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Egham
Do you cover Egham?
Yes, Egham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Egham?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Egham. Tell us about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
More services for Egham
Airspace, weather and Egham roofs
Frogmore House, about 3.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Egham. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Within a mile and a half or so of Egham there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
For hotels and guest houses around Egham, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Take an older house close to St John's Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Egham is about 6 miles south-east of Slough, in Surrey. Egham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We work across the TW20 and TW18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Church Road and High Street. Egham is on the A30 and A308, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Egham, we cover Englefield Green (1 mile west), Hythe End (1 mile north), Egham Hythe (1 mile east), Stroude (1 mile south) and Thorpe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles south-east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Egham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Egham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Strode's College, The Railway Public House and The Magna Carta School, among other places. Egham has its own railway station: Egham station. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Egham include St Ann's Hill and Manor Lake.
Useful tips for Egham property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Egham
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Common roof problems in Egham
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Water that travels before it shows
If you look after a building such as Manorcroft Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring