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Arborfield Cross Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Arborfield Cross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
About our thermal roof survey in Arborfield Cross
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp patches with no obvious cause and cold areas below the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Arborfield Cross are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Arborfield Cross (RG2)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
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 typically takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Arborfield Cross, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Why act early in Arborfield Cross
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Arborfield Cross 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.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Arborfield Cross
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Arborfield Cross: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Arborfield Cross?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Arborfield Cross is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Arborfield Cross is listed?
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 a thermal survey trace a roof 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 is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
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What else we do in Arborfield Cross
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Drones, thermal imaging and Arborfield Cross roofs
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take a building like The Coombes Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. We cover Arborfield Cross and the rest of Reading, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Reading, we cover Arborfield Cross.
We survey roofs across the RG2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Arborfield Cross: Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Arborfield Cross
Around Arborfield Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Swan Inn, Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winnersh station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Not far away are South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.