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Farnham Royal Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Farnham Royal, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Farnham Royal
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and people most often book us about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Villages like Farnham Royal often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Farnham Royal (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Farnham Royal
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
Landlord and commercial surveys in Farnham Royal
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Farnham Royal and across Slough can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Farnham Royal: your questions answered
Is my home in Farnham Royal listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farnham Royal?
Yes, Farnham Royal is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Farnham Royal as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Thermal roof surveys around Farnham Royal
The wider area around Farnham Royal has a long history of building, with Cliveden about 3.3 miles west. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Farnham Royal is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Farnham Royal is one of the places in Slough where we work for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
Every address in SL2 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Farnham Royal, we cover Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Farnham Royal
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown Public House, Cocksherd Wood and Caldicott School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Wexham Park Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Farnham Royal include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Farnham Royal, 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.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.