Reading · London and the South East
Burghfield Bridge Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Burghfield Bridge from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Questions from Burghfield Bridge
Is my home in Burghfield Bridge 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.
Is Burghfield Bridge within the area you cover?
Yes. Burghfield Bridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
How do I book a survey in Burghfield Bridge?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Thermal roof survey in Burghfield Bridge: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. 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. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Burghfield Bridge, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Burghfield Bridge (RG30)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
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.
Roofs we survey in Burghfield Bridge
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Burghfield Bridge
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. About 3.8 miles north lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Burghfield Bridge has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark like St Matthew's, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We visit Burghfield Bridge as part of our work across Reading, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Burghfield Bridge is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Every address in RG30 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road. Other places close to Burghfield Bridge include Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Around Burghfield Bridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Calcot Park, Prospect School and Elvian School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1 mile east. A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burghfield Bridge
Landlords and letting agents in Burghfield Bridge book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Towns and villages near Burghfield Bridge
What else we do in Burghfield Bridge
What we are asked to look at in Burghfield Bridge
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
If you look after a building such as Kennet Valley Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Burghfield Bridge, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Burghfield Bridge, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.