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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hanworth, Bracknell Forest
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Hanworth.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
How a thermal roof survey works in Hanworth
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you are worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Even in a smaller place like Hanworth, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hanworth (RG12, RG40)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Hanworth, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Thermal roof surveys around Hanworth
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is 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. Bracknell, which Hanworth is part of, is one of England’s 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-pitched roofs can be hard to see from the street, which is where a drone or thermal camera helps.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Pines School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Hanworth is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hanworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Hanworth and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG12 and RG40 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Hanworth Road, Waterham Road and Crowthorne Road. We also cover Birch Hill (1 mile east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west), Home Farm (1 mile west) and Crown Wood (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (3 miles south), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east) and College Town (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Hanworth
We work in homes and buildings around Easthampstead Park Community School, The Brakenhale School and Golden Retriever pub. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Hanworth: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hanworth is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Hanworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Hanworth is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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. Do not go up yourself.