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Thermal imaging roof survey in Gardeners Green, Wokingham
Thermal roof surveys in Gardeners Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof surveys around Gardeners Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Saint Sebastians Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Lexicon, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Gardeners Green is about 2 miles north-west of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. Gardeners Green is one of many places we visit across Wokingham. Our area takes in places right across Wokingham, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Thermal roof surveys in RG40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Honey Hill and Heathlands Road and the roads around them. We also cover Holme Green (1 mile north-east), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gardeners Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wixenford School, The Crooked Billet pub and St Crispin's School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wokingham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (3.3 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
Thermal roof survey in Gardeners Green: what you get
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. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. Typical surveys look at possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and heat escaping through the roof, across commercial roofs, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like Gardeners Green, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Gardeners Green (RG40)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- An energy rating for the building
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Gardeners Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Common roof problems in Gardeners Green
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold areas below the roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Sebastian's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gardeners Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Gardeners Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Gardeners Green is listed?
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 Gardeners Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
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. Each one is emailed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Gardeners Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.