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Thermal imaging roof survey in Winkfield Row, Bracknell Forest
Thermal roof surveys in Winkfield Row from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Winkfield Row
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you are worried about stains that keep coming back and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Winkfield Row may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Winkfield Row (RG42, SL5)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Winkfield Row
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Winkfield Row
Do you carry out roof surveys in Winkfield Row?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Winkfield Row as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Winkfield Row listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You will then get the report by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Flying and imaging in Winkfield Row
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. About 3.8 miles north-east lies St Leonard's Hill, a reminder of how long the area around Winkfield Row has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near The Lexicon, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Martin's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Winkfield Row is about 2 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We visit Winkfield Row as part of our work across Bracknell Forest, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Winkfield Row is one of the places in Bracknell Forest we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG42 and SL5. Streets in the area include Merlin Clove, Astra Mead and Simkins Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Warfield Park (1 mile south-west), Chavey Down (1 mile south), Whitegrove (1 mile west), Brockhill (1 mile north) and Maiden's Green (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles west), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Temple Park (3 miles west), Popeswood (3 miles west) and Hanworth (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Winkfield Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lambrook and Garth Hill College. Winkfield Row’s nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (1.8 miles south-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: 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. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Winkfield Row, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Winkfield Row are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Winkfield Row
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Winkfield Row
Letting agents and landlords in Winkfield Row book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.