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Thermal imaging roof survey in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
Thermal roof surveys in Fair Oak and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How a thermal roof survey works in Fair Oak
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and water getting in at parapets and stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Fair Oak frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Useful tips for Fair Oak property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Flying and imaging in Fair Oak
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Paul 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Ashford Hill Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Fair Oak, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Berkshire, we cover Fair Oak and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG19 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Fair Oak include Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Near you in Fair Oak
Around Fair Oak, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hurst School and the streets around them. Fair Oak’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Fair Oak often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Fair Oak
Is Fair Oak within the area you cover?
Yes, Fair Oak is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Fair Oak in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fair Oak can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.