Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Tickleback Row Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Tickleback Row.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Thermal roof survey in Tickleback Row
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. 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’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We’re frequently asked to look into ceilings that feel colder in places and damp around roof outlets and upstands, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like Tickleback Row, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Tickleback Row
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tickleback Row can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Tickleback Row
With St Leonard's Hill about 4.7 miles east, Tickleback Row sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Garth Hill College, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We survey roofs in Tickleback Row and the rest of Bracknell Forest, as part of our work across London and the South East. Tickleback Row is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG42. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Around Tickleback Row
The closest station to Tickleback Row is Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
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Tickleback Row questions
How do I find out if my home in Tickleback Row is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Tickleback Row?
Yes. Tickleback Row is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Tickleback Row, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
What we are asked to look at in Tickleback Row
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Lexicon, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Tickleback Row
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.