West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Aldermaston, West Berkshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Aldermaston and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Thermal roof survey in Aldermaston: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
Villages like Aldermaston frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Aldermaston
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
When to book a survey in Aldermaston
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Aldermaston questions
How do I find out if my home in Aldermaston is listed?
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 Aldermaston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. 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 because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Thermal roof surveys in Aldermaston: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Aldermaston C.E. Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Aldermaston are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Berkshire, we cover Aldermaston and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG7 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Aldermaston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Rising Sun pub and The Hurst School. For rail, the closest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Aldermaston includes Hosehill Lake.
The survey, step by step
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. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Aldermaston, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Aldermaston, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.