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Thermal imaging roof survey in Ashmansworth, West Berkshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Ashmansworth, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof survey in Ashmansworth: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Common reasons to book are leaks far from where the stain appears and patches of heat loss across the roof, across flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Villages like Ashmansworth often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Ashmansworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ashmansworth
Will you come out to Ashmansworth?
Yes, Ashmansworth is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashmansworth?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often 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 is safe access.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Common roof problems in Ashmansworth
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Flying and imaging in Ashmansworth
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Ashmansworth has a long history of building, with Highclere Castle about 1.9 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Ashmansworth is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Ashmansworth is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across RG20 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Ashmansworth include Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Ashmansworth
For a walk, there’s Sidown Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.