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Thermal imaging roof survey in Farnham Common, Slough
Thermal roof surveys across Farnham Common, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Thermal roof survey in Farnham Common: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We are often asked to look into leaks that are hard to trace and ceilings that feel colder in places, on flat roofs, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like Farnham Common, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Farnham Common (SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Farnham Common
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
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, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in Farnham Common
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Historic houses like Cliveden, about 3.3 miles west, show how far back building around Farnham Common goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
Why act early in Farnham Common
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Farnham Common
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Farnham Common, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Farnham Common
Do you cover smaller places like Farnham Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farnham Common?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Farnham Common as anywhere else.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Thermal roof surveys around Farnham Common
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Farnham Common Junior School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Farnham Common is one of many places we visit across Slough, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Slough. There is also a page for Reading.
We work across SL2 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood, all of which we cover. Other places close to Farnham Common include Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Around Farnham Common
Around Farnham Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub, Cocksherd Wood and Caldicott School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes