West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Curridge
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Curridge, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof survey in Curridge
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Curridge may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Curridge (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In a place like Curridge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Nearby places to Curridge
What else we do in Curridge
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep a record of when stains appear
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What we are asked to look at in Curridge
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
Historic houses like Shaw House, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Curridge goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
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. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Curridge, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Curridge roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Curridge Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Curridge can all book thermal roof surveys. Across West Berkshire, we cover Curridge. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Curridge include Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Curridge
Around Curridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bunk Inn and Trinity School, among other places. The closest station to Curridge is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
FAQs for Curridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Curridge?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Curridge?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Curridge is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
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.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.