West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Chaddleworth, West Berkshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Chaddleworth.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
When to book a survey in Chaddleworth
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Chaddleworth
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We are frequently asked to look into damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, across flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Chaddleworth may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Chaddleworth (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Chaddleworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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Also in Chaddleworth
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Common questions in Chaddleworth
Will you come out to Chaddleworth?
Yes. Chaddleworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chaddleworth?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Chaddleworth
If the drone is used for your 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Chaddleworth is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We cover Chaddleworth and the rest of West Berkshire. Chaddleworth is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of the RG20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Main Street, Upper End and Tower Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Chaddleworth: Great Shefford (2 miles south-west), East Shefford (2 miles south-west), Weston (2 miles south-west), East Garston (3 miles west) and Easton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Chaddleworth
Not far away are Sole Common Pond.