West Berkshire · London and the South East
Burnt Hill Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Burnt Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Burnt Hill questions
Will you come out to Burnt Hill?
Yes. Burnt Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burnt Hill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Burnt Hill as anywhere else.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How a thermal roof survey works in Burnt Hill
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about water that travels before it shows and cold areas below the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Burnt Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch 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.
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.
- Location
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Useful tips for Burnt Hill property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Burnt Hill, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Burnt Hill
About 3.5 miles north-east lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Burnt Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Take a building like Yattendon C.E. Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Burnt Hill and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Thermal roof surveys in RG18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Burnt Hill: Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Burnt Hill
For rail, the closest station is Pangbourne station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). Not far away are Hartslock.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burnt Hill
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Burnt Hill
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Outbuildings and barns around Burnt Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Places near Burnt Hill
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Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.