Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Jealott's Hill
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Jealott's Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Jealott's Hill
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and wet insulation beneath the membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof alike.
Somewhere as small as Jealott's Hill, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Jealott's Hill (RG42)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Jealott's Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Jealott's Hill?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For businesses in and around places such as The Lexicon, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Jealott's Hill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Jealott's Hill, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Photographs and a written report every time
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Airspace, weather and Jealott's Hill roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Garth Hill College, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Jealott's Hill is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Jealott's Hill can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across RG42 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Gough's Barn Lane and Maidenhead Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Tickleback Row (1 mile south), Moss End (1 mile south), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east), Nuptown (1 mile east) and Warfield (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (4 miles south), Forest Park (4 miles south), The Warren (4 miles south) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Around Jealott's Hill
The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, about 2.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (2.5 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Weycock Hill and Bray Pit.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Jealott's Hill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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Questions from Jealott's Hill
Is Jealott's Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Jealott's Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Jealott's Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs