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Thermal Roof Survey in Burghfield Hill
Wondering about the roof at a property in Burghfield Hill? You can book a thermal roof survey in Burghfield Hill and across West Berkshire.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Don’t go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How a thermal roof survey works in Burghfield Hill
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked 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. We’re frequently asked to look into damp around roof outlets and upstands and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
Around Burghfield Hill, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Burghfield Hill
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Homes in smaller places like Burghfield Hill can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A written report with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Parking around Burghfield Hill is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Burghfield Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Airspace, weather and Burghfield Hill roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Stratfield Saye House, about 4.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burghfield Hill. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Garland Junior School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Burghfield Hill, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Burghfield Hill is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG7 and RG30. Streets in the area include Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Burghfield Hill, we cover Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
Local landmarks in Burghfield Hill
Around Burghfield Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rising Sun pub, The Willink School and The Willink School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burghfield Hill include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Burghfield Hill
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Questions from Burghfield Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burghfield Hill?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Burghfield Hill?
Yes, Burghfield Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Burghfield Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Towns and villages near Burghfield Hill
What else we do in Burghfield Hill
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.