Reading · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Caversham Heights
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Caversham Heights, with photographs and a written report.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Caversham Heights
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
About our thermal roof survey in Caversham Heights
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We’re often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and cold areas below the roof, on flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Older cottages and houses around Caversham Heights may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Caversham Heights (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Caversham Heights
What else we do in Caversham Heights
Drones, thermal imaging and Caversham Heights roofs
About 2.1 miles west lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Caversham Heights has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Caversham Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to St. Andrew's Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Caversham Heights is about 1 mile west of Caversham, in Reading. Bookings from Caversham Heights are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thermal roof surveys in RG4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on River Road, Chazey Road and Albert Road. Other places close to Caversham Heights include Caversham (1 mile east), Tokers Green (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west), Whitley Wood (4 miles south), Sonning Common (3 miles north) and Fords Farm (3 miles south-west). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Caversham Heights has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Caversham Heights
Around Caversham Heights, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hemdean House School, Round Copse and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. Caversham Heights’s nearest station is Reading station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An energy rating for the building
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Caversham Heights
Will you come out to Caversham Heights?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Caversham Heights listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
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. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Caversham Heights. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Caversham Heights, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.