Wokingham · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Waltham St Lawrence, Wokingham
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Waltham St Lawrence. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
Common questions in Waltham St Lawrence
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Waltham St Lawrence?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Waltham St Lawrence?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Waltham St Lawrence is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How a thermal roof survey works in Waltham St Lawrence
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 do not. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Waltham St Lawrence may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Waltham St Lawrence (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Nearby places to Waltham St Lawrence
What else we do in Waltham St Lawrence
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Waltham St Lawrence, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around Waltham St Lawrence
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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Waltham St Lawrence is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Harleyford Manor, about 4.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Waltham St Lawrence. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Waltham St Lawrence and nearby. Waltham St Lawrence is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Waltham St Lawrence include Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Around Waltham St Lawrence
The closest station to Waltham St Lawrence is Twyford station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Waltham St Lawrence
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces