West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Bury's Bank
Thermal roof surveys in Bury's Bank from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
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.
About our thermal roof survey in Bury's Bank
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you are worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Bury's Bank, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Bury's Bank (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Bury's Bank
What else we do in Bury's Bank
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bury's Bank
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Thermal roof surveys around Bury's Bank
Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Bury's Bank goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as The Willows Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Bury's Bank is about 2 miles south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Bury's Bank work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG19 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Heads Hill (1 mile south-east), Bishop's Green (1 mile south), Headley (2 miles south-east), Mill Green (3 miles south-east) and Colthrop (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Bury's Bank
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to New Greenham Park and St Bartholomew's School. The closest station to Bury's Bank is Newbury Racecourse station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Audrey's Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. In a place like Bury's Bank, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Bury's Bank, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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, photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Common questions in Bury's Bank
Is my home in Bury's Bank 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Bury's Bank in the area you cover?
Yes, Bury's Bank is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bury's Bank
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes