West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Crockham Heath
A careful look at the roof at your property in Crockham Heath, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Crockham Heath
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We are frequently asked to look into water that travels before it shows and stains that keep coming back, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Villages like Crockham Heath 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. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Crockham Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Crockham Heath
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof surveys in Crockham Heath: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Benham Park, about 1.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crockham Heath. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you look after a building such as Enborne C.E. Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Roofs in Crockham Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. Across West Berkshire, we cover Crockham Heath. There’s also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Lane and Church Close, all of which we cover. We also cover Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Crockham Heath
In Crockham Heath, that means homes and buildings near Park House School, Hamstead Marshall Park and Craven Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crockham Heath include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
Nearby places to Crockham Heath
Other services in Crockham Heath
What affects the price in Crockham Heath
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Common questions in Crockham Heath
Will you come out to Crockham Heath?
Yes. Crockham Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Crockham Heath is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crockham Heath
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.