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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hitchambury, Slough
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Hitchambury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Hitchambury, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in Hitchambury
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hitchambury 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Hitchambury (SL1, SL6)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hitchambury
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Hitchambury
The wider area around Hitchambury has a long history of building, with Cliveden about 1.7 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Within a mile and a half or so of Hitchambury there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Hitchambury means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hitchambury and nearby. Across Slough, we cover Hitchambury. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across SL1 and SL6 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hitchambury
In Hitchambury, that means homes and buildings near Haymill Valley, The E-Act Burnham Park Academy and Oak and Saw pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Taplow station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Hitchambury: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hitchambury?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Hitchambury is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hitchambury?
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.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Hitchambury?
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
If you look after a building such as St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
Nearby places to Hitchambury
What else we do in Hitchambury
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Hitchambury, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.