Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Forest Park
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Forest Park, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
When to book a survey in Forest Park
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Problems we come across often include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Thermal roof survey in Forest Park: what you get
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. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If you are worried about heat escaping through the roof and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Places like Forest Park can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Forest Park (RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Forest Park, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Forest Park
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Forest Park and across Bracknell Forest can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Forest Park
What else we do in Forest Park
Thermal roof surveys around Forest Park
Forest Park is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches and flat-roofed additions are hard to see from ground level, so aerial and thermal views add detail. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harmans Water Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For businesses in and around places such as The Lexicon, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Forest Park is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Surveys in Forest Park work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Forest Park is one of the places in Bracknell Forest we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Bog Lane, Bere Road and The Square. We also cover The Warren (1 mile north-east), Jennett's Park (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile north), Harmans Water (1 mile west) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Temple Park (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west) and Farley Wood (3 miles north-west). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Forest Park has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Forest Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ranelagh School and The Brakenhale School. Forest Park has its own railway station: Martins Heron station. Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1.8 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
What affects the price in Forest Park
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Forest Park, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Questions from Forest Park
Is Forest Park within the area you cover?
Yes, Forest Park is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Forest Park?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Forest Park is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.