West Berkshire · London and the South East
Englefield Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Englefield, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold areas below the roof
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
About our thermal roof survey in Englefield
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. 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 can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
Villages like Englefield frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Englefield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Englefield
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Anyone responsible for a site like Englefield C.E. Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Englefield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Englefield questions
Do you cover Englefield?
Yes, Englefield is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Englefield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
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 talk through the forecast when booking.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Airspace, weather and Englefield roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Mapledurham House, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Englefield. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Englefield, the roof can be surveyed. Englefield is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover.
Surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Englefield: Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Around Englefield
In Englefield, that means homes and buildings near The Thatchers Arms, Theale Green Community School and Theale Green Community School and the streets around them. The closest station to Englefield is Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Englefield includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.