Reading · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Chalkhouse Green, Reading
Thermal roof surveys across Chalkhouse Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Chalkhouse Green
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at damp that repairs haven’t cured and leaks far from where the stain appears, across pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Villages like Chalkhouse Green often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Chalkhouse Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Chalkhouse Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chalkhouse Green?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Chalkhouse Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Chalkhouse Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Airspace, weather and Chalkhouse Green roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For businesses in and around places such as Broad Street Mall, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 2.6 miles west, show how far back building around Chalkhouse Green goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We survey roofs in Chalkhouse Green and the rest of Reading, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Reading, we cover Chalkhouse Green.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Around Chalkhouse Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bird in Hand pub, The Warwick School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- File the images with your roof records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Chalkhouse Green?
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you look after a building such as Emmer Green Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey will not cover
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chalkhouse Green
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Chalkhouse Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Chalkhouse Green, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.