Reading · London and the South East
Arborfield Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Arborfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Arborfield
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you are worried about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs alike.
Villages like Arborfield often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Arborfield (RG2)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Arborfield
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Arborfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Arborfield
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What affects the price in Arborfield
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Arborfield, 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 talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Arborfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Arborfield?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Arborfield is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Arborfield?
Yes, Arborfield is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Arborfield
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof surveys around Arborfield
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. 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.
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. Arborfield is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Arborfield is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Thermal roof surveys in RG2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Arborfield
Around Arborfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Swan Inn, Bohunt School Wokingham and Pearman's Copse, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winnersh station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.