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Thermal imaging roof survey in Longford, Slough
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Longford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof survey in Longford
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and water that travels before it shows.
In a village or hamlet like Longford, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Longford (SL3, UB7, TW6)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Longford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Longford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Longford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. For an older or listed building in a place like Longford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
What happens on the day
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 usually takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Longford, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What we’re asked to look at in Longford
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
Take a building like Pippins School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
Drones, thermal imaging and Longford roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Longford is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Frogmore House, about 4.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longford. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Longford is about 2 miles south-west of West Drayton, in Slough. Longford is one of many places we visit across Slough. Longford is one of the places in Slough where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Thermal roof surveys in SL3, UB7 and TW6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Wallis Road, Widgeon Road and Stanwell Moor Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Longford is on the A3044, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Longford: Harmondsworth (1 mile north-east), Stanwell (2 miles south-east), Heathrow (2 miles east), Sipson (2 miles north-east) and West Bedfont (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (6 miles north-west), Cippenham (7 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles west), Britwell (7 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (5 miles north-west).
Around Longford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Kings Arms and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve, among other places. The closest station to Longford is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.8 miles west) and Harlington (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Longford includes Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Longford
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.