West Berkshire · London and the South East
Brimpton Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Brimpton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Brimpton: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. 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. If you’ve noticed water getting in at parapets and stacks and damp patches with no obvious cause, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Brimpton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Brimpton (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brimpton
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
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Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Brimpton: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brimpton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Brimpton is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brimpton?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Brimpton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Flying and imaging in Brimpton
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Brimpton C.E. 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 Peter: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Brimpton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In Brimpton, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Brimpton is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Brimpton Lane, Wasing Road and Brimpton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Brimpton Common (1 mile south-east), Woolhampton (2 miles north-east), Heath End (2 miles south-east), Inhurst (2 miles south-east) and Aldermaston (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Brimpton
Around Brimpton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hurst School and the streets around them. The closest station to Brimpton is Midgham station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds.