West Berkshire · London and the South East
East Garston Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in East Garston, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in East Garston
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, 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 no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are heat escaping through the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like East Garston, 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. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- East Garston (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
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.
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Drones, thermal imaging and East Garston roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Whatever the street in East Garston, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
East Garston is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Bookings from East Garston are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. East Garston is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We survey roofs across the RG17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Back Street and Humphrey's Lane. Other places close to East Garston include Eastbury (1 mile west), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south-west), Great Shefford (2 miles south-east), East Shefford (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in East Garston
The countryside around East Garston includes Watts Bank.
What affects the price in East Garston
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like East Garston, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Why get it checked now?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. For older village homes like those around East Garston, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in East Garston
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in East Garston
Do you cover East Garston?
Yes, East Garston is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like East Garston?
Yes. East Garston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check the loft can be reached safely
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.