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Thermal imaging roof survey in Eddington, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Eddington.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
How a thermal roof survey works in Eddington
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. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. Typical surveys look at damp patches with no obvious cause and water that travels before it shows, across pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like Eddington often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Eddington (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Eddington
Other services in Eddington
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Eddington
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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If you look after a building such as Hungerford Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Outbuildings and barns around Eddington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Eddington, 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’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Thermal roof surveys in Eddington: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Hungerford Methodist Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Eddington and the rest of West Berkshire. Eddington is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Around Eddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Amore pub and John O'Gaunt School. Eddington has its own railway station: Hungerford station. The countryside around Eddington includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Eddington: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Eddington?
Yes, Eddington is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eddington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.