West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Great Lea Common
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Great Lea Common and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
What we’re asked to look at in Great Lea Common
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Shop and office owners around The Oracle may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
About our thermal roof survey in Great Lea Common
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you’re worried about missing or slipped insulation and stains that keep coming back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Great Lea Common are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
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.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Great Lea Common: your questions answered
Is Great Lea Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Great Lea Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Great Lea Common is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Great Lea Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How do I book a survey in Great Lea Common?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a shared 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.
Airspace, weather and Great Lea Common roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 4.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Great Lea Common goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Paul's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Great Lea Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Great Lea Common is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG7. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
What’s near Great Lea Common
We work in homes and buildings around Geoffrey Field Junior School, Ryeish Green School and Pearman's Copse, among other places. The closest station to Great Lea Common is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Great Lea Common includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
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Why act early in Great Lea Common
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a small place like Great Lea Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Great Lea Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.