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Thermal imaging roof survey in Brightwalton Green, West Berkshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Brightwalton Green? You can book a thermal roof survey in Brightwalton Green and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof survey in Brightwalton Green
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We’re often asked to look into leaks that are hard to trace and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Brightwalton Green are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Brightwalton Green (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Brightwalton Green, access is usually 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.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Why act early in Brightwalton Green
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Flying and imaging in Brightwalton Green
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Brightwalton Green is about 6 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Brightwalton Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across West Berkshire, we cover Brightwalton Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Holt Lane and Honesty Bottom. We also cover the places around Brightwalton Green: Brightwalton (1 mile north), Catmore (2 miles north-east), Farnborough (2 miles north), Stanmore (3 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles south-west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Brightwalton Green
Open spaces near Brightwalton Green include Sole Common Pond.
Brightwalton Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Brightwalton Green?
Yes, Brightwalton Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Brightwalton Green?
Yes, Brightwalton Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Also near Brightwalton Green
What else we do in Brightwalton Green
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- An energy rating for the building
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes