West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Cold Ash
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Cold Ash, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
How a thermal roof survey works in Cold Ash
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and water getting in at parapets and stacks, on pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and loft conversions.
In a village or hamlet like Cold Ash, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Cold Ash (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cold Ash
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
When to book a survey in Cold Ash
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
The streets around a church like St. Mark's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
FAQs for Cold Ash
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cold Ash?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cold Ash?
Yes, Cold Ash is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Cold Ash?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Drones, thermal imaging and Cold Ash roofs
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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. The wider area around Cold Ash has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 2.4 miles west. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Cold Ash is about 2 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Cold Ash and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
We work across the RG18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Harewood Drive, Johnson's Lane and Walters Close. Other places close to Cold Ash include Ashmore Green (1 mile south-west), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Longlane (2 miles north-west), Thatcham (2 miles south) and Wellhouse (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Cold Ash
Around Cold Ash, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kennet School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Cold Ash includes Nature Discovery Centre.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Cold Ash can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.