Reading · London and the South East
Chazey Heath Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Chazey Heath, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
About our thermal roof survey in Chazey Heath
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot typically tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Chazey Heath 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chazey Heath (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chazey Heath
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chazey Heath. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Chazey Heath
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Take a building like Kidmore End Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: 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. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Chazey Heath, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Flying and imaging in Chazey Heath
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a business near Broad Street Mall, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chazey Heath and nearby. Chazey Heath is one of the places in Reading we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG4. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Near you in Chazey Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, The Pack Saddle pub and The Warwick School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
FAQs for Chazey Heath
Will you come out to Chazey Heath?
Yes. Chazey Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Chazey Heath is listed?
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.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.