Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Eton Wick Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Eton Wick. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof survey in Eton Wick
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and people most often book us about leaks far from where the stain appears and gaps in loft insulation.
Some older homes in villages like Eton Wick are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Eton Wick (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Around Eton Wick, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Eton Wick, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
FAQs for Eton Wick
Do you cover Eton Wick?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Eton Wick is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Eton Wick?
Yes, Eton Wick is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can a thermal camera see water?
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.
Thermal roof surveys around Eton Wick
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. The wider area around Eton Wick has a long history of building, with Dorney Court about 1.4 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Eton Wick CofE First School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Eton Wick means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint John the Baptist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Eton Wick is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Eton Wick gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Eton Wick. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in SL4 is covered for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Eton Wick Road, Princes Close and The Wheatbutts. We also cover Boveney (1 mile south-west), Clewer (1 mile south-east), Eton (1 mile east), Windsor (1 mile south) and Dedworth (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Eton Wick
We work in homes and buildings around The Westgate School, Westgate School and Shepherds Hut pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Eton Wick is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The History On Wheels Museum (within half a mile north-east) and Windsor Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.