West Berkshire · London and the South East
Ball Hill Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Ball Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Ball Hill?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
In and around Ball Hill, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ball Hill
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about water that travels before it shows and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Somewhere as small as Ball Hill, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ball Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Ball Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Ball Hill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Ball Hill?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Ball Hill, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Ball Hill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Thermal roof surveys in Ball Hill: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Stargroves about 1.5 miles south, Ball Hill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Ball Hill and the rest of West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Ball Hill. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Ball Hill
Around Ball Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hamstead Marshall Park, among other places. Ball Hill’s nearest station is Kintbury station, about 3.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ball Hill include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ball Hill
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Ball Hill book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.