Slough · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Horton, Slough
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Horton, with photos and a written report.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- File the images with your roof records
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How a thermal roof survey works in Horton
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, 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. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you 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. Typical surveys look at damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Horton are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Horton (SL3, TW19)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Horton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- A written report with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Airspace, weather and Horton roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. With Frogmore House about 2.5 miles west, Horton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like Colnbrook Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. Horton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in SL3 and TW19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Horton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Five Bells Public House, Langley Grammar School and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve. The closest station to Horton is Sunnymeads station, about 1 mile west of the centre. A little further out are Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Horton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Horton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Horton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Horton?
Yes, Horton is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is drone flying allowed in Horton?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Horton is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Horton. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Horton
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs