Reading · London and the South East
Emmer Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Emmer Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
Drones, thermal imaging and Emmer Green roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Mapledurham House, about 3.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Emmer Green. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Barnabas Church Hall: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like The Hill Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Wherever you are in Emmer Green, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Reading, we cover Emmer Green and the places around it.
Surveys in RG4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
Around Emmer Green
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub, Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. The nearest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
How a thermal roof survey works in Emmer Green
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and people most often book us about gaps in loft insulation and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Even in a smaller place like Emmer Green, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Emmer Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Emmer Green
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Emmer Green, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Emmer Green
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Emmer Green
Is my home in Emmer Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Emmer Green?
Yes, Emmer Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Emmer Green?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
For businesses in and around places like Broad Street Mall, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Emmer Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Towns and villages near Emmer Green
What else we do in Emmer Green
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a survey in Emmer Green, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.