Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Sunninghill
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Sunninghill.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Sunninghill
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you are worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
Places like Sunninghill can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Sunninghill (SL5)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Sunninghill, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Sunninghill does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Common roof problems in Sunninghill
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Sunninghill
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sunninghill
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Sunninghill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Sunninghill?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sunninghill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Sunninghill
St Leonard's Hill, about 4.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sunninghill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take a building like St Michael's CofE Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Sunninghill is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether the building in Sunninghill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Sunninghill. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SL5 for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on High Street, London Road and School Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Sunninghill include Ascot (1 mile north-west), Beggar's Bush (1 mile east), Cheapside (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile east) and North Ascot (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (9 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north).
Around Sunninghill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's School, Charters School and Silwood Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ascot station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.