Reading · London and the South East
Dunsden Green Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Dunsden Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dunsden Green
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are heat escaping through the roof and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Dunsden Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Dunsden Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Questions from Dunsden Green
Is Dunsden Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Dunsden Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Dunsden Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Dunsden Green
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
What we are asked to look at in Dunsden Green
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Look out for signs like these:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
If you run a business near The Oracle, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
Flying and imaging in Dunsden Green
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church like All Saints Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Greys Court lies about 3.9 miles north, so building around Dunsden Green goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Dunsden Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Dunsden Green: Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Dunsden Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and The Flowing Spring pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Dunsden Green includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Dunsden Green, 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 ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.